Small-Fruited Hakea Hakea microcarpa
Small-Fruited Hakea Hakea microcarpa
The Small-Fruited Hakea flowers prolifically from early summer right through to winter. It gives a wonderful display of grevillea type flowers that attract bees for honey production. As this is a prickly plant, it is an important addition to any garden wanting to attract small honeyeater birds, as it provides shade and shelter from predators such as cats. This is a very hardy shrub with blue green foliage tolerating frosts to -8C degrees, wind, prolonged dry spells and waterlogging.
DESCRIPTION: Small-fruited Hakea has blue-green needle shaped leaves growing to 1-1.5m High and 0.5m Wide
GROWING CONDITIONS: Best in full sun or part shade. Suitable for all soils from the coast to mountains.
FOR BEST RESULTS: Prune to maintain a good shape and to encourage flowering. Extra watering will ensure a better flowering
PLANTING IDEAS: Plant around ponds as protection for birds wanting a drink. Ideal for dry sites as well.
FAUNA: Attracts honeyeaters and birds