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Emu Tree, Pink Spike Hakea

Family: PROTEACEAE
Genus: Hakea
Species: francisiana
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Large, upright shrub or small tree to as much as 8 metres high and 4 metres wide. Long, grey-green, upright leaves, stiff woody stems and clusters of pink to red flowers on older wood during winter to mid spring. Prune regularly to maintain shape. Bird attracting.

Pronunciation: Hay-kee-ah

Warning: A few plants in the Protea family can be damaged by phosphorous (P). Exercise caution when applying fertiliser. Caution may cause skin irritation.