Propagation
Sow fresh seed during autumn in situ or in a deep container and commonly no scarification is required. Maintain a temperature of 19ş to 27ş C. (66ş to 81ş F) during spring and keep moist.

The seeds lose viability quickly so do not allow the seeds to dry out. Plant out as soon as possible as the tree dislikes root disturbance.
Graft during late winter.

General pruning information
Train to a single leader and cut back unwanted branches to the collar. The crown may be lifted or thinned to allow light to penetrate. Once established they require little pruning apart from removal or dead or damaged branches.
Care should be taken when selecting a site for planting as the tree requires ample room to grow and the strong roots can damage pathways.

Botanic information
Leaf: The leaves are obovate to oblong up to 65mm (2˝in) wide with an obtuse apex. It has 3 to 7 lobes and the short petiole is up to 10mm (?in) long. In autumn the leavesturn brown and persist on the plant into winter.

Flower: The staminate (male) flowers have 6-stamens; arranged on slender pendulous catkins (spike-like). The female flowers are solitary or in a small cluster in the leaf axils. Both appear on the current or previous season`s growth during spring.

Fruit: This shiny brown stalked acorn is elongated has an involucre that covers one third of the nut. It is solitary or arranged in small clusters and matures in one season.