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 phyllodes are thick and leathery up to 15mm (?in) wide with a short petiole and a pointed apex. They are arranged opposite to spirally along the reddish, ribbed branchlets.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and form a ball-shaped cluster with a smooth peduncle. They are arranged in an axillary raceme up to 100mm (4in) long and appear at the end of the branches during spring.

Fruit: The papery pods are slightly constricted between the seeds and are up to 7mm (Ľin) wide. The black seeds are up to 4mm (?in) long and have a fleshy aril.

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.