I.D. for fasciated, monstrose, cristate tree in Arizona

[GeneAZ]

So my mom came across this odd tree at her credit union.

You'll notice there's fan-shaped sort of crested growths throughout the tree, and some seed pods that are pretty normal looking.  At first glance it seems like something Australian, and they are incorporating a lot of Australian plants here in Phoenix area in the recent years.  

Is this a one-off plant,  or a known trait for this Genus and species?

[richtrav]

It’s Texas Mountain Laurel, Calia (Sephora) secundiflora, and yes it’ll do that from time.

[Fusca]

Really a nice tree although slow growing.  I have one in my yard that is setting seeds now.  Go back in the early spring and it'll have purple flowers that smell like grape bubble gum.  Seeds are bright red and germinate well after scarification.

[GeneAZ]

Thank you both!

[Silas_Sancona]

Yep, very common in landscapes here.. Some variation on flower color among specimens as well. Easy from seed, but they have to be handled very carefully when young..