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 dull green phyllodes are up to 12mm (˝in) wide and have a cuneate base and a prominent mid nerve. The apex is obtuse the shape is oblanceolate to lanceolate.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and form a ball-shaped cluster on asmooth peduncle. They are arranged in a short axillary raceme at the end of the branches and appears from late winter to early spring.

Fruit: The leathery elongated pod has raised margins and contains dark hard seeds.


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.