Propagation
Sow fresh seed during early spring and pre-soak seeds in heated water 13ş to 18şC (55ş-64şF) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification (peeling treatment).


Botanic information
Leaf: The narrow lanceolate to elliptical phyllodes have 1-prominent and 2-lateral conspicuous veins and are up to 12mm (˝in) wide. The texture is leathery and the new growth has a glossy varnish-like surface.

Flower: The bisexual tubulate flowers have inconspicuous sepals and petals with prominentstamens and there are up to 40 are arranged in a ball-like cluster with an 8mm (?in) long pedicel. They normally appear in pairs along the branchlets during spring.

Fruit: The straight narrow pod has a sticky texture (viscid) and contains hard coated 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.