Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F). Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle.


Botanic information
Leaf: The sessile leaves are oblong to broad lanceolate, up to 70mm (2ľin) wide. The apex is acuminate and the leaf is discolorous with a stiff leathery texture.

Flower: The large flowers vary in colour from crimson to yellowish white and are stalkless or with a short stalk. The flowering period extends from late winter to autumn, though may be seen throughout the year. The powdery white buds are acute.

Fruit: The large (turban-shaped) hemispheric capsule has a broad rim and 5-slightly exserted valves.


General pruning information
Eucalyptusspecies require little pruning apart from removal of damaged or dead wood, which should be taken off at the collar. If the tree is cut back hard it will produce epicormic shoots and the crown may be lifted or thinned by removal of selected branches.
This species may be difficult to obtain from nurseries in some countries and is frost tender when young.