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Hakea drupacea - (C.F.Gaertn.)Roem.& Schult.

Common Name Sweet Hakea
Family Proteaceae
USDA hardiness 8-11
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Amongst low (sclerophyll) shrubland; occurring on outcrops (edges granite rock); in rocky or stony soil (limestone, sandstone); growing in gravel pits (disturbed areas near old gravel pit)[285].
Range Australia - Western Australia.
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Weed Potential No
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Half Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Hakea drupacea Sweet Hakea


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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Hakea drupacea is a SHRUB growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from December to February. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Hedge  Hedge

Although not very hardy in most of Britain, it makes a good hedge in warm maritime areas[182].

Special Uses

Hedge  Hedge

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in a hot dry position, requiring a lime-free soil[182]. Plants are very wind-resistant[188]. A tender shrub[188], it succeeds outdoors in the mildest areas of Britain[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe in the autumn if possible otherwise in spring[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

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Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: Australia (Western Australia (southwest))

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Hakea sericeaSilky HakeaShrub3.0 8-11  LMHSNDM003
Hakea subereaCork TreeTree5.0 -  LMHSNM10 

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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(C.F.Gaertn.)Roem.& Schult.

Botanical References

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