Hakea francisiana - Emu Tree Tubestock | Native Tree Seedling

Description:
A hardy Australian native shrub with fine grass-like foliage and masses of striking pink to red flower clusters that appear along the branches in winter and spring. The blooms are rich in nectar and highly attractive to birds, bees, and other pollinators. Its graceful texture, colourful flowers, and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for native gardens, screening, and drought proof landscaping.

🌳 Height:
2–4 m

🌿 Width:
2–3 m spread

🔧 Uses:
- Ornamental feature shrub
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens
- Screening and informal hedging
- Coastal and dryland landscaping
- Revegetation and habitat planting

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
- Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils
- Full sun
- Low humidity environments

💪 Tolerates:
- Poor sandy soils
- Heat
- Wind
- Dry conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Low to moderate — tolerates light frost only

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Moderate — suitable for coastal gardens with good drainage