The blue green foliage that is highlighted with long pinkish red flower spikes on an upright medium sized shrub are the main features of this striking Western Australian plant. Use it as a feature shrub in the garden and it is also good as a cut flower for indoor decoration. Give it a light trim after flowering to keep a dense habit. It is often available as a grafted plant in the eastern states which helps it grow better in heavier soils.
Hakea francisiana – Emu Tree
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Emu Tree
Scientific Name - Hakea francisiana
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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