Uses: A highly ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast or grouped as a formal or informal hedge. Tolerates coastal exposure and can be planted as a wind-break.
Requires well-drained soils and tolerates heavy pruning to shape.
Gold variegated leaves set upon vibrant red stems.
Note: This species is classified schedule 2, Regulation 24.3 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection. They should also not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer pipe in home gardens