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 dark green leathery textured leaves are oval to lanceolate and may be notched at the obtuse apex. They are up to 40mm (1? in) wide and the petiole is short.

Flower: The buds are horn-shaped, up to 5mm (Ľin)long and are arranged in a cluster of 9 on a flattered peduncle (stalk). The creamy-white flowers appear during early summer.

Fruit: The ovoid capsule has inverted valves and is up to 40mm (1? in)long.

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.