This shrub has spreading slender greyish stems that are upright forming a open rounded habit. It has mid green needle-like leaves towards the end of the branches and the red tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters in spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Hakea orthorrhyncha is naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in very well drained red sandy soils that are moderately fertile. It prefers an open sunny position and  tolerates drought or high temperatures but is frost tender.

Bird Beak Hakea is grown for its flowers and habit. It is planted in small gardens or parks as a specimen or in low shrub borders. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in 2 to 4 years and may be planted in drier soils. It may be difficult to grow outside its native area, requiring perfect drainage. ID 1851

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) orthorrhyncha (or-THOR-rink-ah)

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