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(Hakea salicifolia)
Willow Leaved Hakea (Hakea salicifolia)
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Photo by: Jon Sullivan | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Jon Sullivan | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2016-01-15T16:01:48-08:00 |
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Summary
Hakea salicifolia, commonly known as Willow Leaved Hakea, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to open woodlands and forest margins in Eastern Australia. It typically grows between 3–5 m (10–20 ft) tall and is noted for its fast growth rate. The plant features narrow, willow-like leaves that are pale green, occasionally bluish-green with a powdery film, and young leaves are darker with sparse flattened silky white and rusty colored hairs that become smooth with age. From late winter to spring, it produces cream-white flowers that are moderately showy and attract pollinators.
Willow Leaved Hakea is valued for its attractive foliage and flowers, as well as its adaptability to a range of soil types, including those with poor drainage. It is often used in cultivation for ornamental purposes, urban planting, and as a screen or hedge due to its dense growth habit. This species prefers full sun to part shade and requires low to moderate watering once established, making it relatively easy to maintain. While it is generally disease-resistant, it can be potentially invasive when grown outside its native range, so gardeners should check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Willow Leaved Hakea is valued for its attractive foliage and flowers, as well as its adaptability to a range of soil types, including those with poor drainage. It is often used in cultivation for ornamental purposes, urban planting, and as a screen or hedge due to its dense growth habit. This species prefers full sun to part shade and requires low to moderate watering once established, making it relatively easy to maintain. While it is generally disease-resistant, it can be potentially invasive when grown outside its native range, so gardeners should check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
- Height: 10-15 feet
- Width: 7-9 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Very Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Hedges, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and forest margins in Eastern Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Willow Hakea, Willow-Leaf Hakea, Finger Hakea, Wilgerhakea
Scientific Names: , Hakea salicifolia, Conchium salicifolium,
GBIF Accepted Name: Hakea salicifolia (Vent.) B.L.Burtt