Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F). Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle.

General pruning information
Eucalyptusspecies require little pruning apart from removal of damaged or dead wood, which should be taken off at the collar. If the tree is cut back hard it will produce epicormic shoots and the crown may be lifted or thinned by removal of selected branches.

This plant is resistantto Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a site allowing ample room for it to grow as it has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.


Botanic information
Leaf: The juvenile leaves are broad lanceolate to ovate, up to 40 X 100 mm (1˝ x 4in)and arranged alternately. The leathery textured adult leaves are broad lanceolate to falcate and are paler underneath.

Flower: There are 7 to 11 flowers per cluster and appear at the ends of the branches during summer. The bud cap is hemispherical or conical.

Fruit: The cylindrical (barrel-shaped) capsule is sessile or has a short peduncle. It has a slightly broad disk and 3 to 4 descending valves that are below the rim.