Sweet Hakea (Hakea drupacea)

Family: Proteaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Hakea drupacea is a SHRUB growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from December to February. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Amongst low (sclerophyll) shrubland; occurring on outcrops (edges granite rock); in rocky or stony soil (limestone, sandstone); growing in gravel pits (disturbed areas near old gravel pit). (Zone 8)