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.
These seeds germinate easily.

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

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 large juvenile leaves are broad lanceolate to ovate and have a leathery texture, hence the common name Cabbage Gum. The adult leaves are long lanceolate with obvious venation and appear on reddish twigs.

Flower: The flowers are arranged in-groups of 7 to 20 in a umble and appear during summer. The bud caps are horned shaped with a peduncle that is 125mm (5in) long.

Fruit: The capsule shape is campanulate with the valves exserted and it has a short stalk.