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.

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.


Botanic information
Leaf: The dark green leaves are oblong to elliptical, bronze when young and have a leathery texture. The margin is deeply serrated and the apex is acuminate. The pale green petiole is short and the base is cuneate.

Flower: The staminate (male) flowers have up to 4-12-stamens that are arranged on slender pendulous catkins (spike-like). The female flowers are solitary or in small spike appearing in the leaf axils. Both appear on the current or previous season growth during spring.

Fruit: The small conical acorn is solitary or in pairs with a (cap) involucre that is pubescent and covers one third of the nut.


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.