Lagunaria patersonia, or Norfolk Island Hibiscus is a neat, pyramidal shaped, evergreen tree with oval, leathery and hairy, sage-green leaves.
In summer and autumn it produces flushes of pale pink, star-shaped, Hibiscus-type flowers, albeit smaller.
They mature to produce seed pods that contain orange seeds that have fine hairs that can be a skin irritant and are toxic to both humans and animals.
It is a good coastal specimen and is very attractive when established, making a good windbreak, though it is not very frost hardy.
Often seen as street trees due to their ability to look after themselves.