This variable shrub has an erect trunk and well branch crown that forms a compact shrub to small tree. It has dull green linear leathery leaves and the red tube-shaped flowers appear in a cylindrical spike during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Hakea francisiana is naturally found in Western Australia growing on the sandy plains in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

The Grass-leaf Hakea is grown in small gardens or parks as a specimen or in shrub borders for foliage contrast and to attract birds. It is also used in coastal settings as a specimen or as a small screen plant. It is hardy tolerating dry conditions and establishing in 1 to 2 years. ID 1114

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) francisiana(fran-see-SEE-ana)

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