- Low to medium shrub reaching up to 8 feet or more, especially with water
- Occurs naturally in coastal scrub habitats but likely to thrive in any garden
- Dioecious (male and female flowers occur on separate plants).
- Female flowers are white with longer hairs. Male flowers are cream colored with protruding yellow stamens.
- Shoots arise from the base and may build up dead wood unless pruned at least every three years.
- Pruning rejuvenates plant and prevents fire hazard.
- Provides a dense canopy and shelter for rodents, rabbits, birds, as well as other plants.
- Drought tolerant; evergreen, Attracts insects, wren-tits and white-crown sparrow
- Found in all sections
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