Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed in a well-drained media and keep it moist. Prick-out when large enough to handle into tubes.

This plant is resistantto Phytophthora cinnamomi.


Botanic information
Leaf: The rough leathery textured sessile leaves are broad lanceolate with an acute apex and prominate mid-rib. The new growth is covered in reddish hairs and is a feature of the plant.

Flower: The large short lived flower are sticky with nectar andhave 5-petals that are discarded and 5-persistent sepals with the numerous stamens arranged in a whorl. The flowers are arranged in corymbose cyme that appears in late spring.

Fruit: The woody ribbed capsule persists on the tree and contains and numerous small seeds.