Propagation
Sow fresh seed during early spring in pots and place in a cold frame to germinate. Pre-soak the seeds in heated water 13ş to 18şC (55ş-64şF) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification.

Take root cuttings taken during winter.

Note:
If plant parts are ingested they may cause stomach upset.

This tree allows filtered light to penetrate the ground allowing lawn to grow under it

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 large bipinnate leaves are up to 600mm (2ft) wide and have 40 to 100 ovate leaflets that are pinkish bronze when young and turn yellow during autumn and are up to 75mm (3in) long. The leaf stalks fall after the leaves during autumn forming a mat on the ground.

Flower: The male and female flowers are found on different trees. The small female flowers appear after prolonged hot weather and are arranged in a terminal panicle up to 300mm (1ft) long. The male flowers are arranged in a panicle that is up to 130mm (5in) long and appear from late spring to early summer.

Fruit: The long stalked pendant pod is green turning to red-brown when mature and contains seeds that are up to 20mm (ľin) wide. The ripe fruit persists on the tree throughout winter. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.