Long Leaf Corkwood, Corkwood Hakea, Corkbark
Hakea suberea
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 3-9 m tall and spreads 2-5 m wide. The bark is dark and cracked and thick and corky. The trunk is often twisted. The leaves are thin and needle like. They are 12-60 cm long by 0.2-0.3 cm wide. They can have 2-5 segments 30 cm long. The flowering stalks are 4-15 cm long and hang down. The flowers are yellow and clustered on long stalks. They have a honey scent. The fruit are 3-4.5 cm long by 1.7-2 cm wide. They are smooth and have a long curved beak. The seeds are shed each year.
There are about 130 Hakea species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in central Australia. Often it is among rocks on ridges. It suits semiarid climates. The soils must be well drained. They can tolerate light frosts. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The nectar is sucked from the flowers. The flowers can also be steeped in water to prepare a drink.
Edible parts
Gum, nectar
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Seed grown slowly.
Its other names
Local names
Honey hakea, Untjiya