This vigorous shrub has upright spreading branches that form a rounded habit. It has stiff flattened dark green oblong leaves and the small creamy-white flowers appear in clusters along the stems from spring to summer.  

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Hakea dactyloides is naturally found in Australia from New South Wales to Victoria growing in forest and heath in well drained moderately fertile sandy soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.  

The Broad-leaf Hakea is grown for its foliage and is planted in bushland settings as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal regions and is used in border plantings attracting birds. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and tolerates harsh conditions or low light and is used in commercial sites or car parks. ID 2517

Note:
There are two forms, one with a lignotuber and broad leaves that is found in heath and one form with out lignotuber and narrow leaves which is found in forests.

Hakea (HĂK-ee-a) dactyloides (dak-til-OY-dees)

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