Propagation
Sow fresh seed during autumn in a prepared bed, after stratifying for 3 months.

Divide the suckers during spring.
Aerial layering is carried out during the growing period.

Botanic information
Leaf: The bright green leaves are broadly-ovate to oval with an acuminate apex and a rounded or cordate base. The underside of the leaf is lighter green with prominent veins. The pubescent petiole is glandular and is up to 12mm (½in) long.

Flower: The male and female flowers appear on the same plant before the leaves during spring. The pendant male catkin is up to 70mm (2¾in) long and produces masses of yellow pollen. The small greenish females have bright red stigmas and appear in a cluster at branch tips. 

Fruit: The fruit is arranged in long downy husks with deep irregular lobes and is surround the 2-6 slightly flattened nuts. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.