Hakea epiglottis subsp epiglottis ‘Beaked Hakea or Needlebush’ Tas species
$4.50
Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.
Very compact rounded shrub 2.0 -2.5m height. Width – 1.5-2.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate moderate. Use for screens, windbreak, specimen. Any soils – sand, gravel, loam or clay. Will take very dry conditions or periodic flooding. Full sun to part shade. Very frost hardy. Very drought tolerant. Very wind firm. White flowers in Spring. Pruning not required.
Features: Bird attracting. Great habitat for small birds and animals. Ornamental “beaked” fruit.
Feature Codes: EFHJNOP
Seeds per gram: 100+
Description
| Form: |
Very compact rounded shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
2.0 – 2.5m |
| Width (typical): |
1.5 – 2.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Moderate |
| Uses: |
Screen, windbreak, specimen |
| Soil type: |
Any soils. Sand, gravel, loam or clay. Will |
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take very dry or periodic flooding. |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought tolerant |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
Second row planting |
| Flowering time: |
Spring |
| Pruning: |
Not required |
| Features: |
Bird attracting |
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Great habitat for small birds & animals |
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