This large shrub or small tree produces long  showy flower tassels up to 12' in length in winter. Its spectacular flower show  combined with sturdy evergreen foliage and a tolerance of pruning make this a popular landscape specimen. It is ideally suited to the coast  which is its natural environment but will tolerate inland planting  where some light or partial shade is recommended. Plant in well draining soil and add some supplemental water. You should expect a mature height of around 12' and a similar spread in a garden situation in Southern California. Horticultural Selection G. elliptica: origin = cuttings (19__) by James Roof  Prairie Creek State Park  Humboldt Co.; intro Saratoga Horticultural Foundation.