Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hakea laurina Pincushion Hakea, Pin Cushion Hakea, Emu Bush, Kodjet,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Rounded, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Australian native shrub to small tree that naturally occurs in Western Australia. It is planted as a feature specimen for the attractive leathery dark green foliage and spectacular floral display in the colder months of the year. The bright red and cream pincushion flowers are followed by the attractive nuts.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Verge, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Water deeply for the first year. Feed with a suitable fertiliser. Mulch annually to conserve water and assist with weed suppression. Very tough once established. Healthy plants should have no pest and disease issues.
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: Cream, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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