Looking for the right ornamental shrub or tree to fill in your garden? Here's just the thing! This Western Australian native takes well to pruning, which means you can let it grow to its full height (to 12') & width (to 8' across), but if you prefer something more compact, it's easily kept in check! CLAY TOLERANT & DROUGHT TOLERANT (once established), although a bit of amendment for decent drainage & regular water will reward you with faster growth & a more abundant, longer bloom season - from early Spring thru late Summer, it's COVERED in clusters of buttery yellow, large (1.5") fuzzy floral pom-poms, followed in Fall by gorgeous, reddish, bell-shaped seed pods. Stunning evergreen foliage offers year-round interest - big (to 5") leaves start out light green, maturing to silvery purple. Hardy to 25 degrees F, this wonder-from-down-under does best in a Mediterranean climate like ours in the Bay Area. PERFECT choice for a parking strip, or a large container (10 gallons & up.) It's also a magnet for pollinators!