Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Hakea

Species:

Hakea hookeriana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

400 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:

Serotinous; seeds are released from woody follicles after fire, promoting post-fire regeneration.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 3-8 weeks at 15-20°C.

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