Hakea Drupacea (Syn. Suaveolens) (Sweet-Scented Hakea)
Hakea Drupacea (Syn. Suaveolens) (Sweet-Scented Hakea)
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This Australian native shrub is valued for its fine, needle-like foliage and clusters of fragrant white to cream flowers that appear in abundance during its blooming season. The dense, upright habit gives it strong structural presence in the garden, while its soft-textured foliage adds contrast when planted among broader-leaved natives. When in flower, it becomes highly ornamental and attracts a range of pollinators, adding movement and biodiversity to the landscape.
Highly adaptable and tough, Hakea drupacea performs well in coastal, sandy, and dry garden conditions once established. It is an excellent choice for screening, hedging, or habitat-style plantings where a resilient evergreen structure is needed. Its low-maintenance nature and strong drought tolerance make it particularly suited to Australian native and waterwise gardens.
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Mature height
2–5 m (can be kept lower with pruning)
Mature width
2–4 m
Spacing
2–3 m apart for screening or hedge planting
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Cream to white scented flowers; fine green, needle-like foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Winter to spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun (best growth and flowering) to light part shade
Maintenance
Low. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and density. Drought tolerant once established and well suited to coastal exposure and poor soils.
Root System
Deep and extensive woody root system; strong anchoring ability, well adapted to dry soils and excellent for wind tolerance and soil stabilisation