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Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

Name: Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea
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Size: 100L

100L 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

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

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About 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.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / 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).

Frost Tolerance

Is Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

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

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

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

Full Sun

Preffered 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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Willow-leaved Hakea

Genus: Hakea

Botanical Species: Hakea salicifolia

Family: Proteaceae

Botanical Name: Hakea salicifolia

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Underplanting

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

How to Plant Hakea salicifolia:

Select an Ideal Location: Choose a site with well-draining soil and exposure to full sun or partial shade.

Dig the Planting Hole: Dig a hole that is as deep and twice as wide as the root ball.

Position the Plant: Place the Willow-leaved Hakea in the hole, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil.

Backfill with Soil: Fill the hole with soil, gently compacting it to remove air pockets.

Water Thoroughly: Provide ample watering to help the plant establish its roots.

Feature Planting: Space 3 – 4 m apart for natural form

Hedging & Screening: Space 1.5 – 2.5 m apart for dense screening

Avenue Planting: Not typically used for formal avenue layout

Caring for Your Hakea salicifolia:

Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture during the first few years, reducing watering frequency as the plant matures.

Pruning: Minimal pruning is typically required. Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to support healthy growth.

Ideal Drainage: Requires well-drained soils to thrive.

Sandy Soils: Benefits from added organic matter to boost nutrient retention and moisture.
Clay Soils: Requires significant improvement with organic matter to enhance drainage and prevent waterlogging.
Loamy Soils: Provides optimal conditions, maintain with mulching and occasional feeding.
Acidic or Alkaline Soils: Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soils; amend extremes with lime or sulfur.

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

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

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)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

Does Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Winter
Spring

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

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.

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