A popular large shrub or small tree, widely grown for its magnificent golden to yellow foliage. Upright growing with a narrow crown, and a single stem with fissured brown bark. Flowers are insignificant. It is fast growing. Excellent for contrast planting, it has fern-like foliage that can be cut for flower arranging. The smallerĀ M. bracteataĀ āGolden Gemā (1 x 1m) is a low-growing shrub with fine lemonyellow leaves. It is a good rock-garden plant and does not need pruning.
Semi Frost Hardy Non Indigenous Full Sun Moderate Watering Pruning Required
