Sweet Hakea

The Sweet Hakea is a robust, heavily branched native shrub or small tree growing 2.5 to 4 meters high, heavily armed with stiff, sharp, needle-like fan leaves. In winter and spring, it provides a striking visual display as its branches fill with dense clusters of small, sweetly scented white flowers that fill the air with a honey-like fragrance. Its spiny structure acts as an invaluable environmental sanctuary, offering small native birds a secure place to nest safely[cite: 27].

• Where will it live: Sunny garden
• Watering: Minimal
• Best for: Privacy / Wildlife / Fragrance
• Height: Very Large (>3m)