Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea)

Hakea sericea, Silky Hakea

Botanical name: Hakea sericea

Common name: Silky Hakea

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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
Hakea sericea, Silky Hakea
Hakea sericea, Silky Hakea
Hakea sericea, Silky Hakea


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