Coastal Hakea Plant Care

Coastal Hakea (Hakea actites) belongs to the Proteaceae family within the Hakea genus. Coastal Hakea is native to areas in north eastern New South Wales and south eastern Queensland.

Coastal Hakea displays an upright, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Coastal Hakea produces showy clusters of small, colorful flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Coastal Hakea every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Coastal Hakea thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Hakea actites tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Coastal Hakea prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Coastal Hakea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Coastal Hakea every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Coastal Hakea is suited to USDA Zone 9b – 11b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Coastal Hakea can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 6 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Coastal Hakea while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Coastal Hakea is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 9). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Coastal Hakea can be propagated through seeds, cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to olive hakea plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Coastal Hakea is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Coastal Hakea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Coastal Hakea is native to areas in north eastern New South Wales and south eastern Queensland. In cooler regions, grow Coastal Hakea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.