This erect shrub has woody stems that are covered in tan stellate-hairs and forms a rounded bushy habit. It has glossy dark green elliptical leaves and the tiny saucer-shaped yellow flowers appear in large clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Pomaderris elliptica is naturally found in Australia growing in coastal regions and adjoining mountains from Queensland to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. 

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile moist soil in a full sun to semi shaded protected position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

Yellow Dogwood is grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is used for screen planting in shrub borders or planted in roof gardens and planter boxes. It established in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal regions. It is also planted as an informal hedge or used in bushland gardens. ID 2196

Pomaderris (pom-a-DER-res) elliptica (E-lip-tee-ka)

Rhamnaceae (ram-NAY-see-ee)
Rhamnales