Hakea drupacea, commonly known as sweet-scented hakea, is a tree or shrub which is native to south west Western Australia.
Sweet hakea is resistant to disease and is generally unlikely to be affected by it. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors, it needs only light watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they have finished blooming. Sweet hakea is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much gardening experience.
How to keep Hakea Drupacea.
Light
Sweet hakea is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, where light is plentiful. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.
Temperature
Sweet hakea shows strong adaptability to heat, tolerating higher temperatures and broader temperature swings. In hot weather, attention should be paid to watering and providing adequate shade to prevent sunburn. However, Sweet hakea tolerates low temperatures relatively poorly; while it can endure some cold, overly cold conditions can cause frost damage.
Fertilizer
Proper timing is important when fertilizing Sweet hakea. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth phases.
Pruning
Sweet hakea is a unique shrub that thrives with careful pruning, ideally done in early spring before new growth begins. To maintain its health, remove any dead branches. This not only enhances air circulation but also encourages dense growth. Be sure to make clean cuts just above the buds to promote vigorous regrowth.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hakea
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 2.13 m to 3.96 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m to 3.05 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late fall, Early winter, Mid winter
- Planting Time
- Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Harvest Time
- Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring
Other names.
