Hakea salicifolia commonly known as the Willow-leaved Hakea, is indigenous to New South Wales and Queensland. It is a fast-growing shrub which grows up to 5m tall with leaves that can grow up to 12 cm long. New growth on the Willow-leaved Hakea has a pleasant rose colouring. During the spring the Willow-leaved Hakea has pale yellow to white flowers which appear in small dense clusters among the leaves.