Hakea ulicina|Furze Hakea
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Rigidly erect shrub with downy branchlets.
- Size (W x H)
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1-2m x 1-3m
- Leaves
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Narrow leaves twisted 90 degrees at base, 3-18cm x 1.5-4mm, flat to 3-sided, 1-3 prominent longitudinal veins.
- Flowers
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Clusters of 6-18 flowers. Fruit - oval, shortly beaked, to 25mm.
- Flower colour
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Creamy-white
- Flower time
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August to September
- Growing conditions
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Dry to moist well drained soil in forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, partial shade
- Commonly used for
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Interesting landscape feature planted as a group.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
