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Hakea corymbosa

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Hakea corymbosa Cauliflower Hakea,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Bun Shaped

Description:

Attractive, single-stemmed native shrub with a distinct bun shaped habit. Dense foliage is spiky tipped making an excellent ideal refuge for small birds and animals. Masses of lime green flowers cover the bush from winter and throughout spring. Great low maintenance hedge for security. Grows approx 2m x 3m.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Verge, Wind Break

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Proteaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Green

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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