Hakea Species, Pincushion Hakea
Hakealaurina

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hakea (HAK-ee-uh)
Species: laurina (law-REE-nuh)

Synonym:Hakea eucalyptoides

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

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