Salt tolerance is only moderate. Fiddlewood is a vigorous and hardy shrub with shiny green leaves that turn coppery as winter approaches. It carries a mass of fragrant small white flowers over summer. Where a dense screen or hedge is required, prune fiddlewood heavily in summer or winter. Cut back over-heavy top growth to maintain foliage density at ground level.
Plants are deciduous in colder areas over winter.
Where conditions are cold enough to stimulate a complete leaf drop, the golden 'fall' colouration is enhanced. Fiddlewood requires regular watering to maintain foliage density. It will not tolerate waterlogged soils. Plant establishment on fine textured soils can be slow. Use organic mulches to help it along.