Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Hakea

Species:

Hakea ceratophylla

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; seeds also released from woody follicles post-fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) to break hard seed coat; germination occurs in 30-60 days at 20°C.

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