PROTEACEAE

Small-fruit Hakea

 

2.0m (200cm) 

Creamy-white, prolific. 

Seed follicles 

Small rigid woody shrub 

Break O'Day; Central Highlands; Circular Head; Derwent Valley; Dorset; Glamorgan-Spring Bay; Kentish; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Southern Midlands; Waratah-Wynyard; West Coast; West Tamar 

Heath; Montane Vegetation; Riparian 

In wet areas along stream banks and near bogs in rocky situations, in heath and woodland. Locally frequent in open situations on the banks of streams and in montane scrub.Does not adapt to stagnant conditions. Tolerates heavy frost and drought. 

Dry; Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Windy 

Hardy 

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained 

Useful for planting in wet areas with other species for drainage control. Provides low-level cover (up to 2m) in mixed species plantings for shade and shelter, particularly on damp sites. The foliage provides refuge for small birds. The flowers provide food for native insects.Resistant to wildlife browsing due to its unpalatability. Suitable below powerlines. 

 

Standard 

 

300 

Drops seed after it matures.Bag the seedpods with pantyhose or paper bags. Propagation rates usually high with fresh seed. 

3-6 weeks 

Yes