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Hakea ulicina|Furze Hakea

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description: Rigidly erect shrub with downy branchlets.
Size (W x H): 1-2m x 1-3m
Leaves: Narrow leaves twisted 90 degrees at base, 3-18cm x 1.5-4mm, flat to 3-sided, 1-3 prominent longitudinal veins.
Flowers: Clusters of 6-18 flowers. Fruit - oval, shortly beaked, to 25mm.
Flower colour: Creamy-white
Flower time: August to September
Growing conditions: Dry to moist well drained soil in forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, partial shade
Commonly used for: Interesting landscape feature planted as a group.
Available at indigenous nursery
Attracts birds
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Acknowledgement: Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory