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.


Botanic information
Leaf: The leathery textured lanceolate leaves have a long yellowish petiole and are arranged on reddish branchlets. The upper surface is glossy green and the underside is dull light green.

Flower: The buds are yellow green and the white flowers are arranged in a terminal umbel that appears during spring.

Fruit: The capsule is cylindrical and the valves are enclosed.

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.