About Hakea lissocarpha R.Br.
Species Overview
Hakea lissocarpha R.Br. is a dense, spreading lignotuberous shrub with sharp-tipped foliage, typically growing 0.4 to 1.5 metres (1 to 5 ft) tall.
Bark Features
It has smooth to somewhat rough grey bark.
Flowering Period
This species flowers from May to September, producing vertically arranged, sweetly scented flowers that range in color from white-cream to yellow or pink.
Flower Characteristics
Flowers grow in racemes, located in leaf axils and on upper branchlets.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves are short, cylindrical, sharply pointed, and divided into many segments.
Fruit Characteristics
The ovoid fruits are 1.5–2 cm (0.6–0.8 in) long by 1 cm (0.4 in) wide, with a surface that is smooth to somewhat rough and warty, tapering to two short beaks.
Distribution Range
This is a variable, common species with a wide distribution, ranging from the coast of Northampton to Israelite Bay.
Habitat Preferences
It grows in heath or woodland habitats on sand, loam, lateritic gravel, or limestone.
Cultivation Requirements
It needs a sunny or semi-shaded position with good drainage.
Uses and Tolerances
It can be used for hedging and as wildlife habitat, and it is tolerant of both drought and frost.
