Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Spring

Large evergreen shrub or small tree grows quickly to 12' x 10'. Leaves are dark green and oval shaped. Butter-yellow flowers with curved stamens resemble butterflies appear fall through winter. Accepts full sun. Prune after blooming to remove seed pods and to help maintain shape. Will recover if killed to the ground by frost. Native to South America.