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 pendant dark green phyllodes are narrow-lanceolate to falcate. They have a raised central nerve that ends in a blunt apex and the petiole is very short.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and a form ball-shaped cluster. The clusters are arranged in a short axillary raceme up to 50mm (2in) long and appear during late winter.

Fruit: The flattened pod is slightly constricted between the dark hard seeds.