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.

Note:
Care should be taken when planting as the tree forms a vigorous root system that can block drains or lift pathways.
This plant is resistantto Phytophthora cinnamomi.


Botanic information
Leaf: The juvenile leaves are orbicular 50 mm (2 in) long by 40 mm (1? in) wide with acute apex and are oppositely arranged. The adult leaves are broad lanceolate to falcate up to 25 mm (1 in) wide and are concolorous.

Flower: The flowers are arranged in a cluster of three in theleafaxils at the end of the branches from late spring to early summer. The buds have a conical operculum and a very short pedicle.

Fruit: The shortly pedunculated mealy white capsule is hemispherical up to 8 mm wide and arranged in a cluster of three, each with a broad rim and 4 slightly exserted valves.