Needlebush (prickly hakea)
| Botanical Name | Hakea sericea |
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| Family | Proteaceae |
| Origin | E. Australia, Tasmania |
Identification
Large, prickly, spreading shrub or small tree. Shoots densely hairy, older plant without hair. Leaves circular in cross section. Large seed capsule beaked and woody with a seed winged on one margin. Flowers Jun-Nov. Can be confused with downy hakea - note the downy hakea plant is covered in hair.Habitats
Scrub, open hillside.Impact to Biota and Ecosystems
Grows densely, spreads quickly in shrub covered hillsides. Nuisance value in areas of visitor usage.Dispersal Routes, Vectors, Infestation Sources
Spreads very quickly. Now rarely used for hedging. A vigorous fire adapted species which proliferates 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. |