Northern Corkwood, Bootlace oak, Bull Oak
Hakea chordophylla
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A tall shrub or small tree. It grows 4-8 m high and spreads 2-4 m wide. The crown is open and sparse. The bark is dark grey and furrowed. The branches are twisted. The leaves are 15-35 cm long by 0.3 cm wide. They are crowded and hang down. The flower racemes are 8-16 cm long. They hang down or arch over. They grow from old wood. The flowers are 0.8-1 cm long and are greenish yellow but turn orange. The fruit are 3-3.5 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. They taper to a curved beak. The flowers are rich in nectar.
There are about 130 Hakea species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on low stony ridges and on sandplains. It needs an open sunny position and well drained soil. It can tolerate some frost. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Gum
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.