Propagation
Sow fresh seed during autumn in situ or in a deep container and commonly no scarification is required. Maintain a temperature of 19ş to 27ş C. (66ş to 81ş F) during spring and keep moist.

The seeds lose viability quickly so do not allow the seeds to dry out. Plant out as soon as possible as the tree dislikes root disturbance.
Graft plants during late winter to early spring.

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 leaves are oblong-elliptical to oblong-lanceolate with a petiole up to 20mm (ľin) long. Themargin has 7 to 8 deep lobes and the underside is pubescent, pale green. The texture is leathery and the leaf turns yellow-brown during winter before falling.

Flower: The staminate (male) flowers have 6-stamens and are arranged on slender pendulous catkins (spike-like). The female flowers are solitary or arranged in a small spike in the leaf axils. Both appear on the current or previous season`s growth from late spring to early summer.

Fruit: The ellipsoid shaped sessile acorns are arranged in groups up to 4 or are solitary. The cups have reflexed scales that are covered in mossy hairs and the fruit matures in two years.

General pruning information
Train to a single leader and cut back unwanted branches to the collar. The crown may be lifted or thinned to allow light to penetrate. Once established they require little pruning apart from removal or dead or damaged branches.