Corkbark Tree, Corkwood, Ivory's Hakea
Hakea ivoryi
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 5-15 m high and spreads 4-6 m across. The trunk is crooked. It often has suckers. The crown is dense. The bark is dark brown and thick and corky. The small branches are dark and covered with hairs. The leaves are 4-15 cm long by 0.2 cm wide. They are grey green. The leaves can be entire or divided. When divided, the segments are slender. They have sharp points. The flowering stalk is 3-9 cm long. It is densely crowded with flowers. The flowers are 0.6-0.8 cm long and greenish white. The fruit is 2.5-3.5 cm long by 1.2 cm wide.
There are about 130 Hakea species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows on sandy or rocky soils in SW Queensland and NW New South Wales in Australia. It needs good drainage and a sunny position. It can tolerate moderate frosts. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.