Waterwise Plant Details
Emu Tree, Pink Spike Hakea
- Family: PROTEACEAE
- Genus: Hakea
- Species: francisiana
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.