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 dark green lanceolate leaves are dull green on the underside and have a reddish petiole.

Flower: The red to cream flowers are arranged in an umbel of 3 to 7 with a flattened peduncle and tend to be pendent. The short rounded bud caps are red and the flowers appear from autumn to spring.

Fruit: The small capsule is globular and has valves that are 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.