Heath or mallee areas of the south-west of Western Australia. Hakea corymbosa is a very attractive, medium shrub which may reach 2 metres high by a similar spread. Leaves are linear, up to 80 mm long x 8 mm wide with an extremely rigid and sharp point.
Flowers are yellow-green in colour, occurring in the the upper leaf axils and are very prolific.
They are generally seen in late winter to spring. These are followed by woody seed pods about 20mm long containing two winged seeds, the usual number for all Hakea species. This species has been in cultivation for many years but is mainly grown by enthusiasts. This habit makes it a useful plant where it is desired to restrict access, however, the same habit means that it is unlikely to ever become a popular species with the general public. Despite its natural habitat in an area of very dry summers, the species has been successfully cultivated in humid, temperate areas of the east coast.