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

Pruning
Tolerates a light prune after flowering back to a node, remove any dead wood back to the collar. If there is insufficient light towards the base of the tree prune the crown to allow the light in. The plants tend to be easily damaged by wind or borers, and damaged material should be removed.

Botanic information
Leaf: The long linear phyllodes are up to 2mm wide and tend to be pendant. It has a short yellowish petiole and the apex is mucronate.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have 4 to 5 inconspicuous sepals and petals. The stamens are prominentand the profuse flowers form fluffy balls that are arranged in an axillary spike towards the end of the branches and appear during early spring. Insect pollinated.

Fruit: The flattened pods are brownish and contain hard rounded seeds.