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Beginner
skill rating |
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3m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Hakea lissosperma
Other names: Needle bush, Needle brush, Needlebush
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Genus: Hakea
Species: H. lissosperma - H. lissosperma is an Australian columnar shrub with grey -green needle-like leaves with showy white flowers in spring.
Hakea lissosperma is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Needle-like leaves are aromatic
Habit: Ascending branches, Narrowly conical
Toxicity: Foliage may cause skin irritation.
Hakea lissosperma (Needle bush) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Coastal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation: Plant in well drained sandy or gravely soil and water occasionally. It is generally a low maintenance shrub that prefers a sunny position and can tolerate moderate frosts.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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