Propagation
Seeds require scarification by nicking the seed coat and soaking in water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
Stratify fresh seeds for 2 to 3 months at 5º C (41ºF) then sow in spring and maintain a temperature of 12º to 15º C. (55º to 59º F).

General pruning information
Tolerates pruning to maintain a smaller size for street planting during summer allowing the wounds to heal. As a tree, train to a single leader and remove dead or damaged branches back to the collar.

Botanic information
Leaf: The ovate leaves have a truncated to slightly cordate base with a yellowish petiole that is up to 76 mm (3 in) long and a gradually acuminate apex. 

Flower: There are up to 25-white to yellow cyathiform flowers arranged in pendant axillary cyme that is up to 75mm (3in) wide. The downy scape emerges from a large yellowish (lanceolate-shape) membranous bract that is up to 120mm (5in) long and 30mm (1¼in) wide. They appear duing summer and are bee attractive.

Note
The ovary is superior with two or more chambers with one or more ovules.

Fruit: The small pendant nut-like rounded capsule has a peduncle that is attached to a broad membranaceous bract, which helps with wind dispersal of the fruit.