This variable large shrub has upright woody stems or develops a crooked trunk that forms a small tree habit. It has small dull green, pointed oblong leaves and the white bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters at the end or the branches in early spring.  

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Monotoca elliptica is naturally found throughout Australia except South Australia. It is appears from the coastal regions on old dunes to woodlands in the southern tablelands and under exposed conditions the plant becomes dwarfed in habit. 

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy soil in an open sunny position and is drought, light frost and salt spray tolerant.

The Tree Broom Heath is grown for its habit and flowers. It is planted in parks and gardens as specimen or in shrub borders and is suitable for front line coastal positions and the adjoining tablelands. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and may be used as a windbreak. ID 2478

Monotoca (mono-TOE-ka) elliptica (e-lip-TEE-ka)

Epacridaceae (ee-PAK-rid-AY-see-ee)