Downy hakea
| Botanical Name | Hakea gibbosa |
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| Family | Proteaceae |
| Origin | NSW, Australia |
Identification
Extremely prickly, spreading shrub, hairy in most of its parts. Leaves needle-like and circular in cross section. Has a large woody, beaked seed capsule. Seed winged on both margins. Flowers white, Jun-Aug. Can be confused with needlebush (prickly hakea) - only the shoots of needlebush are hairy.Habitats
Roadside shrub, well established.Impact to Biota and Ecosystems
Grows densely, spreads quickly in shrublands. Because it is so spiny it is of nuisance value in areas of visitor usage.Dispersal Routes, Vectors, Infestation Sources
Originally introduced for hedging, hakea is now a problem weed in some areas. Fire adapted species - spreads by seed after fire.Management
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Management |
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| Physical Control |
Ringbark or chainsaw larger trees. Hand pull young plants. |
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Biological Control |
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| Recommended Approach |
Hand pull young plants, chainsaw or ringbark larger trees. Follow-up will be required to remove seedlings if they are not shaded out by larger trees. |