Variation
var. latifolia
This small tree differs from the species by having short broad leaves.

Cultivars
There are many cultivars of this plant and all are tolerant of well drained soils and most positions.

'Fairy Foliage'
This shrub form grows to 4m (12ft) tall and produces distorted linear leaves. It is planted in shrub borders for foliage contrast and has a low water requirement once established. (Scale: 1-drop from 3)

'Nana'
This is a dwarf evergreen shrub grows to 1m (3ft) tall and is suitable for coastal regions growing in full sun on well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It is planted in small gardens along borders and has a low water requirement once established. (Scale: 1-drop from 3)

'Variegata'
This small tree has cream pink striped leaves but the lacks vigour of the species.

'Weeping Wonder'syn. 'Demmark Delight'
This dwarf pendulous shrub to 1m (3ft) tall produces reddish new growth. It is grown in borders for screening and is suitable for coastal regions. It has a low water requirement once established (Scale: 1-drop from 3), responding to mulch and an occasional deep watering during dry periods.