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.


Botanic information
Leaf: The sessile elliptical juvenile leaves are dull bluish green, up to 50 mm (2 in) long by 10 mm (? in) wide and arranged oppositely. The adult leaves are ovate to broad falcate up to 80 mm (3? in) wide and are concolorous commonly with a reddish margins. The petiole is reddish and the leaf has a leathery texture.

Flower: The white flowers are arranged in a cluster of 8 in a short terminal panicle. The bud shape is clavate and they can flower during autumn and spring.

Fruit: The brown hemispherical capsule has a broad reddish rim that is flat or slightly raised with 4 valves that are level to the rim.