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 13º to 18ºC (55º-64ºF) 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 narrow linear dark green phyllodes are curved with a prominent rigid nerve that ends in a bent point.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominent stamens and are arranged in a small axillary raceme with no peduncle and appear from late winter to early spring.

Fruit: The leathery pod pubescent and contains several dark hard seeds.