Encyclopedia · Proteaceae · Hakea francisiana
TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Hakea francisiana
Bottlebrush Hakea
Hakea · Proteaceae
Bottlebrush Hakea (Hakea francisiana) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 6 m high and 4 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Hakea
Family
Proteaceae
Common name
Bottlebrush Hakea
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Hakea francisiana belongs to the Hakea genus within the Proteaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
6 m H × 4 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Hakea francisiana verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Hugo Innes, some rights reserved (CC BY)

