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Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.5m – 2.2m Approx.
100L: 1.6m – 2.4m Approx.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m - 5m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 m – 4 m

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (fast).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

Hakea salicifolia, known as Willow-leaved Hakea, is a fast-growing, evergreen Australian native shrub prized for its slender, willow-like leaves and profuse creamy-white, honey-scented flowers that bloom from winter to spring. Growing to 2–4 meters tall and wide, it forms a dense, upright habit perfect for hedging, screening, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

This resilient shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to sandy, loamy, or clay soils with good drainage. Once established, it offers moderate drought tolerance and withstands light frost and coastal conditions, making it a versatile choice for coastal, suburban, and rural landscapes.

Willow-leaved Hakea looks excellent as a natural privacy screen or feature plant, providing year-round greenery and seasonal floral charm that connects you to Australia’s native beauty with minimal care required.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy
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Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea Evergreen or Deciduous?

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m - 5m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 m – 4 m

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (fast).

Growth Rate of Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (fast).

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

Is Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea frost tolerant?

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea Flower?

Hakea salicifolia produces masses of creamy-white, sweetly scented, ball-shaped flowers from late winter through spring. These dense clusters line the stems and create a soft but abundant seasonal display that contrasts beautifully with the long, willow-like foliage.

Does Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Winter
Spring

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea is Native to Eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Queensland, where it grows naturally in coastal heath, forests, and along waterways.

What is the Wildlife Value of Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea ?

Its nectar-rich clusters attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and a wide variety of beneficial insects. The dense evergreen foliage provides nesting and shelter for small birds, while the woody seed pods support insects that contribute to strong biodiversity in native, coastal and bushland-style gardens.

How much Sunlight does Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea need?

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Hakea salicifolia performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with coarse sand and organic matter to increase aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as it matures to support its drought tolerance, healthy evergreen growth and dependable flowering.

Is Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea Drought Tolerant?

Is Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established the Willow-leaved Hakea develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and wind-exposed environments and maintains vigorous growth and reliable flowering with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (fast).

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea in Different Soil

Hakea salicifolia performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is this plant suitable for hedging or screening?
A. Yes, it’s ideal for native hedging or informal screening when planted 1.5 m – 2.5 m apart.

Q. How fast does Hakea salicifolia grow?
A. It grows moderately to quickly, at about 50 – 80 cm per year once established.

Q. When does it flower and what do the flowers look like?
A. It produces creamy-white, honey-scented flowers during winter and spring, which attract pollinators.

Q. Is it drought-tolerant?
A. Yes, once established, it has moderate drought tolerance and low ongoing water needs.

Q. Can it be used as a specimen plant?
A. Absolutely — its upright form and graceful foliage make it an excellent standalone feature.

Q. Does it tolerate different soil and light conditions?
A. Yes, it’s adaptable to a wide range of soils and thrives in full sun to part shade.

Q. What kind of maintenance does it require?
A. Very low — pruning is only needed to shape or manage size. Water regularly when young.