Hakea Species, Willow-Leaved Hakea
Hakeasalicifolia

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hakea (HAK-ee-uh)
Species: salicifolia (sal-iss-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored