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 leathery textured lanceolate phyllodes have a prominent mid nerve and a curved pointed apex. The petiole is short and the colour varies from dull green to light grey green.

Flower: The tiny bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens on ashort smooth peduncle. They appear in a ball-shaped cluster that is arranged in an axillary raceme that appears from spring to summer.

Fruit: The small dark brown pods are flattened and constricted between the seeds. The black oval seeds have a hard coat requiring 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.