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.

Botanic information
Leaf: The dark green resinous narrow-linear leaves are almost terete with recurved entire margins and a sharp, bent pointed apex.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and are arranged in a ball-shaped cluster on ashort smooth peduncle. They are solitary in the leaf axils towards the end of the branches and appear from late winter to early spring.

Fruit: The flattened pods are folded giving the appearance of a jumping jack-like firecracker. The seeds are dark and hard coated.

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.