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 curved mid green phyllodes are up to 25mm (1in) wide with a smooth texture. They have prominent margins, central nerve that tapers to a slender point and a short petiole.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and up to 40 are arranged in a ball-shaped cluster on asmooth peduncle to 6mm (Ľin) long. They are arranged in an axillary raceme towards the end of the branches and appear from late winter to early spring.

Fruit: The reddish pods mature to dark brown with a leathery texture and are constructed between the seeds (bead-like). The oblong black seeds are up to 6mm (Ľin) long requiring scarification before germination.