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 MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, 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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