Uses: Highly ornamental feature shrub for verges, parks and open locations. Recommended for its unusual foliage. Slightly prickly suitable for screening or barrier in low traffic areas.
Known to grow well in poor soils on the coast. New growth reddish, responds to pruning and well-drained soils.
Bird attracting, habitat.
Dead wood often mars the appearance. judicious pruning may overcome this problem.
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