I am a hardy and relatively fast growing but long lived Australian native.
I thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and a good choice for exposed locations and wherever plants need to be hardy.
I favour a sunny or partly shady position, and may become spindly if grown in the shade.
I tolerate a variety of soil types including sandy soils, loams and clay but enjoy reasonable drainage.
I make a great street tree.
I am drought resistant and will do well in exposed windy locations.
My large yellow flowers in spring are sought out by nectar feeding birds and the seed cones that follow by cockatoos and other seed feeding parrots.
Guide me to a good form when young, pruning hard if required. Once mature I flower on old wood so prune me less once I have started flowering.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
Providing important food and habitat I attract birds, beneficial insects and other wildlife
My large yellow blooms appear from autumn through to spring and are long lived in floral arrangements
I am ideal as a low maintenance small feature tree
Features
I thrive in full sun and tolerate shade
Height: 5m Width: 3m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1.5m Width: 1.5m)(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
While I enjoy good drainage I am tolerant of most soils and tolerate occasional boggy conditions
Plant features
Coastal tolerant
Yellow flowers
Silver Green foliage
Flowers Sep-Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
Prune me to develop good shape when young but I need minimal maintenance once mature
Plant at least 1.2m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
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