Uses: Highly ornamental specimen plant for native landscaping. Planted singly as a contrast in mixed plantings or grouped as a feature. Recommended for its interesting form. Responds to hard pruning. Requires well-drained acidic soils. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
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.