Hakea varia (Holly-Leaved Hakea)

Hakea varia, commonly known as the variable-leaved hakea, is a shrub of the family Proteaceae and is endemic to Wheatbelt, South West, Great Southern and Goldfields-Esperance regions of Western Australia. It is a dense prickly shrub with creamy-white or yellow flowers and variably shaped leaves.

Hakea varia is a widespread species growing from north of Perth around the coast to Augusta and Esperance. Prefers winter wet situations on sand, clay, loam and gravel. A frost tolerant species favouring a sunny or shady aspect. A dense prickly shrub good for wildlife habitat.

Hakea varia is listed in the following regions:

South West Western Australia


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Species information

  • Hakea varia Scientific name
  • Holly-Leaved Hakea Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 133.08m to 141.64m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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Location information

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