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 dull green leaves are narrow lanceolate to falcate and the texture is leathery. The petioles are thin and reddish.

Flower: The conical bud cap and calyx tube is ribbed and is up to 150mm (6in) long and is held on with a short stalk. It produces profuse creamy-yellow flowers in an umbel from late spring to summer.

Fruit: The obconical woody capsule has valves that are level or slightly below the rim.

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.