Hakea decurrens, the Bushy Needlewood, is a striking evergreen shrub native to southeastern Australia, featuring needle-like foliage and creamy-white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.
Drought-tolerant once established
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to warm
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; protect from prolonged frost when young.
Low needs
25% intensity
Use a low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer very sparingly, if at all.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when young, especially during dry periods. Once established, Hakea decurrens is very drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months.
Prune to maintain shape and size, or to remove dead or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as Hakea decurrens may not regenerate well from it.
Remove spent flower spikes to encourage further blooms.
Propagate from seed, which usually requires scarification and soaking in hot water to break dormancy. Alternatively, strike cuttings from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn.
Ensure cuttings are treated with rooting hormone and kept in a well-draining medium.
Repot young plants as needed, typically every 2-3 years, when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, ideally with added grit or sand. Handle the root ball gently to avoid damaging delicate roots.
Repotting is best done in spring or early autumn.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bushy Needlewood (Hakea decurrens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Proteales |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Hakea |
| Species | Hakea decurrens |
Similar in genus Hakea
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