Hakea laurina - Pin Cushion Hakea Tubestock | Native Tree Seedling

Description:
A highly ornamental Australian native shrub or small tree with broad bluish-green leaves and spectacular rounded flower heads in shades of pink, red, and cream. The unusual blooms resemble decorative pincushions and are rich in nectar, attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it is widely grown as a feature plant in native, coastal, and low-maintenance gardens.

🌳 Height:
4–8 m

🌿 Width:
3–5 m canopy spread

🔧 Uses:
- Feature or specimen plant
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens
- Screening and informal hedging
- Coastal and dryland landscaping
- Cut flower production

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

💪 Tolerates:
- Poor soils
- Wind
- Coastal exposure
- 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