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

Photo gallery

Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory