Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea)

Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) brown fruit and narrow green leaves on a plant branch
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) round woody brown fruit clusters attached to a thin prickly branch

Botanical name: Hakea sericea

Common name: Silky Hakea

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

The leaves are rigid and spiny. The effect is not unlike some conifers. The inflorescences are the only delicate part of the species and are like dainty pale cream curls close on the branches towards the tips. There is a scent of honey or almonds from the flowers.

It has good drought resistance.

Similar plants: Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea)


Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) brown fruit and narrow green needle-like leaves close up view
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) round woody brown fruit growing on narrow needle-like green leafy stems
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) with grey fruit and needle-like green plant leaves close up.
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) needles and woody fruit cluster on a thin branch.
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) brown woody fruit, close up, rough surface, green needle leaves.
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) woody fruit with a rough textured surface and green needle foliage.
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) pink flower close up with thin needle like green leaves
Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea) pink flower cluster nestled among thin pointed needle foliage


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