Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 16º to 18º C. (61º to 64º 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 selecting a site, allowing ample room for it to grow as it has vigorous invasive roots that can lift concrete and block drains.
Botanic information
Leaf: The juvenile leaves are narrow lanceolate up to 15mm (½in) wide and the dull green adult leaves are ovate up to 25 mm (1in) wide and have an acuminate apex.
Flower: The stalked fusiform buds open to reveal cream coloured flowers that are arranged in a umble of 4 to 7 and are 10mm (?in)long. They appear towards the end of the branchlets during summer.
Fruit: The hemispherical capsule has a short peduncle and the prominently exserted valves are pointy.