Uses: Highly ornamental drought tolerant shade tree for gardens, parks and reserves. Variable bushy habit sometimes multi trunked. Useful as a slow growing tall hedge.
Suitable for near coastal locations.
Can be grown in locations such as roof gardens where constricted roots will constrain size.
Does not require pruning. Fruits often considered inedible to humans but loved by birds. Flowers attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
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.
Warning: Potentially invasive, do not plant near conservation areas or coastal reserves.