Hakea Species, Prickly Hakea
Hakeaamplexicaulis

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hakea (HAK-ee-uh)
Species: amplexicaulis (am-pleks-ih-KAW-liss)

Synonym:Hakea amplexicaulis var. angustifolia

Synonym:Hakea amplexicaulis var. latifolia

Synonym:Hakea triformis

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting