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 spotted leathery lanceolate phyllodes are up to 25mm (1in) wide with a prominent mid nerve. The colour varies from dark green to grey green and the apex is pointed.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens on ashort smooth peduncle. There are solitary or arranged in pairs in the leaf axils towards the end of the branches and appear from late winter to spring.

Fruit: The light 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.