This hardy shrub has spreading branches with an open crown. It has dark-reddish woody bark and the dark green needle-like leaves are prickly. The small spidery white flowers appear in clusters during winter followed by large woody fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Hakea sericea is naturally found from In Australia from the northern New South Wales coast to Victoria and extending to Tasmania, growing in dry open forest, heath and scrubland.

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

Needle-bush is a hardy plant that is used in gardens as a barrier or specimen plant. It is an excellent plant for small birds to nest in and is good foliage contrast in native gardens. It is fast growing establishing in 1 to 2 years and may become a weed as it self-sows easily.It is also suitable for tubs or roof gardens requiring little care. ID 1013

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) sericea(ser-EE-see-ah)

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