A tall shrub (2-4 m), with a single short trunk or dividing near the ground into a few main stems. Rainfall 200 - 500 mm. It grows well in coastal through to inland areas, on compact and shallow soils and can tolerate extreme heat. Flowers from late winter to early spring. In cultiva-tion it responds well to watering but requires well drained conditions. It is fast growing and has fire retardant properties.
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