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Grass-leaf Hakea

Hakea multilineata
Grass-leaf Hakea
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A small tree with long leaves and bright pink flower spikes followed by clusters of egg-shapped woody seed pods, that grows to five metres tall. This tree prefers a well drained open sunny positions but will tolerate some shade and attracts nectar eating birds and insects. It make a great feature plant with its attractive flowers and foliage or can be used as a screening plant. 

Form
Shrub
Height
2-3m
Flowering Time
  • Winter
Plant Origin
Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No