Hakea petiolaris

sea urchin hakea
Small tree branches are covered in twisty silver-blue foliage and candy pink pin-cushion flowers! Gritty soil. No phosphorus.
Hakea petiolaris
height 8–18ft
width 6–12ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Hakea are drought tolerant, but they’ll want infrequent additional summer water at least every couple of weeks once established.
hardy
to		 22F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Bloodmeal, Fish Emulsion, Low Needs, No Phosphorus
origin Australia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Like many Hakea this one has a naturally shrubby appearance. It looks best when selectively thinned into a more treelike form. Begin pruning early, but don’t prune more than the last two years’ growth, or the plant may not bud back from where it’s pruned.