Description
Hakea cristata is an upright, multi-stemmed shrub typically growing to a height of 1 to 3.5 metres. The leaves grow alternately are more or less egg-shaped tapering toward the base, 4.5 to 8cm long and 2-5cm wide. The leaf margins are toothed and prickly, new growth smooth and an attractive pink-reddish colour. The smooth mid-green leaves have a central vein ending in a stiff sharp point. Faintly scented cream white flowers appear in upper leaf axils from May to August. An ornamental moderately frost tolerant species requiring a sunny aspect and a well drained site.
