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M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer
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Cal Poly State University - San Luis Obispo, CA and Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA
SWEET HAKEA
Hakea suaveolens
General Notes
Utility friendly tree. Sweet Hakea is a very unusual evergreen shrub or tree standard, with a conifer-like appearance. It is rather tough and durable in difficult situations once established. It is drought and smog tolerant. Its sharp-ended needlelike leaves can be a nuisance to the unwary, but also acts as an effective protective device for the tree. Attractive flowering with fragrance make it desirable. It may require regularly scheduled light top-trimming (but not necessarily shearing) of vigorous top shoots to maintain its height below 25'. Has fragrant flower. Native to Southwestern Australia.
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- Hakea suaveolens - Proteaceae
- Native To: Southwestern Australia
- Habit: Erect or Spreading
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Oval or Rounded
- Sunset Zones: 9, 12 - 17 and 19 - 24
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Moderate Zone
- Height: 20 feet
- Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen, Hedged
- Longevity: 40 to 150 years
- Leaves: Needle Dark Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, White. Flowers in Fall or Winter.
- Fruit: Brown Capsule, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Spring or Summer.
- Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Phytophthora and Root Rot
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Health Hazard: None Known
- Fire Resistance: Favorable
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SelecTree. "Hakea suaveolens Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 18, 2013.
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