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 grey green bipinnate phyllodes are compound and have 5 to 7 pairs of pinnae arranged oppositely along the rachis and have up to 12 pairs of oblong leaflets.

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 panicle towards the end of the branches during early spring. Insect pollinated.

Fruit: The brownish pods are straight or slightly curved and may have some construction between the black seeds.