| Shape | Upright, spreading and erect or open. |
| Landscape | Ornamental, windbreak and screen. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial shade. Prefers moist sand, loam and clay soils. Tolerates some dryness and moderate frost. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Habitat | Sandplains and stony ridges. |
| Leaf Description | Thick main stem with fine, simple, alternating, pine-like foliage. 120 mm long and tapers to a sharp point.
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| Flower Description | Claw-like flowers that appear throughout the year in small clusters. The stamens are arranged in 5 bundles. |
| Fruit Description | Woody capsules. |
| Colour Description | The foliage has sharp black tips. The flowers are bright red and pink. |
