Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring.
Take cuttings during summer apply bottom heat.

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a sight and the tree has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.

Botanic information
Leaf: The tiny lightly scented grey-green scale leaves are overlapping and have pointed tips.

Flower: The small spherical female cones are glaucous blue becoming brown and take up to two seasons to mature. They appear during spring.

Fruit: The brown cone has up to 8-scales with conical prickles attached. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.