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 flat leathery dark green phyllodes are oblong to linear with a broad central nerve and a hooked pointed apex. They are arranged alternately along pubescent branchlets.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and are arranged in a ball-shaped cluster on asmooth peduncle up to 15mm (?in) long. They are solitary or appear in pairs in the leaf axils from late winter to early spring.

Fruit: The light brown pods are flattened and constricted between the seeds. The black oval seeds are hard coated.