A New Zealand Protea that forms a fastigate shaped evergreen tree with long narrow, pointed, leathery leaves and rusty red bottlebrush like racemes in spring and summer. These flowers are very attractive to Bees and Butterflies and are followed by unusual looking seedpods. Height up to 7m with a spread of 2m. Plant in reasonably well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from hard frost when young but mature plants seem to be fairly hardy.