This variable woody shrub forms an open habit on the coastal and a bushy willowy habit on the tablelands with stiff erect rigid branches. It has terete dark green needle-like leaves and the white tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from autumn to winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Hakea propinqua is naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast in the Sydney district and is wide spread form the coast to the Blue Mountains appearing in scrubland. 

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy soil in an open sunny to semi shaded open position and is frost and drought tolerant and fire resistant. 

Blacknose is grown for its prickly foliage and upright habit. It is planted in native gardens or bushland regeneration areas and is used as a barrier plant in parks and gardens. It establishes in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. This shrub is also an ideal bird sanctuary when planted along garden borders. ID 532

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) propinqua (pro-PIN-kaw)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family