Propagation
Seeds require scarification by nicking the seed coat and soaking in water for 24 hours prior to sowing.

Stratify fresh seeds for 2 to 3 months at 5º C (41ºF) then sow in spring and maintain a temperature of 12º to 15º C. (55º to 59º F).
Seedlings may vary in quality.

General pruning information
Tolerates pruning to maintain a smaller size for street planting during summer allowing the wounds to heal. As a tree, train to a single leader and remove dead or damaged branches back to the collar.

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

Botanic information
Leaf: The leaf shape is broad ovate to cordate and the apex is abruptly acuminate. The petiole is short and the underside is pubescent mainly along the veins. In autumn the dark green leaves turn yellow before falling and is a feature of the plant.

Flower: The pale yellow cyathiform flowers have 5-sepals and 5-petals and are arranged in an axillary pendant cyme in groups of 3 to 5. The long stalk has a bract that is large and whitish green and the flowers appear during summer.

Fruit: The densely pubescent capsule has 5-ribs and is accompanied by the persistent bract that aids in the seed dispersal.