Cork Tree
Hakea suberea
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
Hakea suberea is a TREE growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 5
Where it is found
Amongst low trees, or grassland; occurring on outcrops; in rocky or stony soil, or sand, or wet soil; occupying flood plains, rocky outcrop on sand plain.
Western Australia.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
A sweet drink can be made from the crushed nectar-rich flowers.
Drink: not including plant saps, tea or coffee substitutes.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
How it is grown
Not known
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge;
Habit: Tree
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist