This large shrub to small tree has an upright habit with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has narrow-oblong dark green leaves and the fluffy-like cream saucer-shaped flowers appear profusely in clusters during early spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9 

Phebalium dentatum is naturally found in Australia on the east coast of New South Wales and Victoria growing in forests on the tablelands in well-drained moderately fertile sandy soils in protected gullies. It prefers a semi shaded to full sun position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

The Toothed Phebalium is a large shrub that is grown for its flowers and is planted in medium to large gardens along garden border for screening or as a specimen in native gardens. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal and the adjoining mountain regions and attracts native birds. ID 1224

Phebalium (fe-BAL-ee-um) dentatum (den-TA-tum)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family