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 slightly curved dark green phyllodes are up to 4mm (?in) wide with a central nerve that tapers into a rigid point.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and are arranged in a ball-shaped cluster on avery short peduncle in the leaf axils. They appear during spring.

Fruit: The flattened dark brown pod is up to 7mm (Ľin) wide and has thickened margins. The glossy black oval seeds are up to 4mm (?in) long and are arranged transversely in the pod.


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.