Propagation
Sow fresh seed during late spring.
Layering is a common method of propagation.

Graft on to M. x soulangiana rootstock.
This plant is difficult to transplant when mature.

General pruning information
Little pruning is normally required apart from crown lifting or thinning. All branches should be cut back to the collar and avoid pruning deciduous species during spring as this encourages bleeding.


Botanic information
Leaf: The leathery textured obovate to obovate-oblong leaves are up to 80mm (3?in)wide and are dark green turning brown during autumn. The apex is short acuminate and the petiole is to 25 mm (1 in) long. The underside is light-green and minutely pubescent.

Flower: The broad campanulate scented flowers have 6-petals and 3-tepals that are milky-white colour and are up to 175 mm (6ľ in) wide. The pubescent ovoid conical buds are up to 25 mm (1in) long and the flowers are arranged terminally appearing during early spring.

Fruit: The drooping follicle is composed aggregated carpels and has a cone-like appearance. It is distinctively green turning dull maroon when maturing and is not commonly seen.