narrow-leaved Sally

A fast-growing evergreen tree reaching a height of 6-7m (20-23ft) in height if allowed to grow naturally. The smooth, highly ornamental bark is silver and cinnamon brown with cream striations and is regularly shed in strips, to reveal white bark beneath. The ovate, juvenile foliage is blue-green aging to a glossy rich green. Adult foliage is sickle shaped and glossy green with bright goleden yellow petioles. The foliage is strongly aromatic. Large groups of golden yellow buds, often up to 15 in a cluster, open to reveal creamy-white flowers in autumn