Fluffy yellow, sweetly scented ball-shaped flowers cover the ends of the
branches from winter to spring. An evergreen tree with a pale green
trunk and large, feathery glaucous leaves. It makes an ideal
conservatory plant or in warmer gardens, can be planted in a sheltered
spot against a south-facing wall. It will never reach the magnitude of
those in its native Australia but it can grow to 12m (40ft) in 20 years,
so it does need plenty of room in the garden.
Position: full sun
Soil: moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soil
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: January to April
Flower colour: fluffy yellow balls
Other features: beautiful conservatory tree if lightly trimmed after flowering has finished
Hardiness: 9-10, elsewhere patio or houseplant or bonsai