Uses: A highly ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast as a foreground plant in borders, verges, nature strips and roundabouts or grouped as an informal hedge or barrier due to its prickly foliage. Suitable for parks, reserves and roadside plantings. Responds to pruning. Attracts native birds and insects. Requires well-drained soils.
Caution: Can cause skin irritations.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.