Hakea chordophylla (Bootlace Oak)

Hakea chordophylla (Bootlace Oak) with yellow green flower spikes on a long thin branch
Hakea chordophylla (Bootlace Oak) yellow green flower cluster growing along a thin woody branch

Botanical name: Hakea chordophylla

Common names: Bootlace Oak, Bootlace Tree, Corkwood

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-12

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

The trunk has thick corklike bark with many furrows and often contorted smaller branches. Bears very showy golden yellow, pale green or cream nectar rich flowers in winter.

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Hakea chordophylla (Bootlace Oak) yellow flower close up hanging on thin needle-like green leaves
Hakea chordophylla (Bootlace Oak) yellow flower clusters dangling among slender needle-like leaves on the ground
Hakea chordophylla (Bootlace Oak) yellow flower close up with long thin green needle leaves.
Hakea chordophylla (Bootlace Oak) yellow flower clusters surrounded by many long, thin, green, needle-like leaves.


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