Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F). Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle then grow on before planting out. Note:Eucalyptusand Corymbiaspecies are fast-growing and should be planted when the young in order to establish a strong root system.

General pruning information
Eucalyptusspecies require little pruning apart from removal of damaged or dead wood, which should be taken off at the collar. If the tree is cut back hard it will produce epicormic shoots and the crown may be lifted or thinned by removal of selected branches.

Botanic information
Leaf: The sessile bluish green ovate juvenile leaves are up to 35 mm (1? in) long by 25 mm (1 in) wide and are arranged oppositely. They persist on the mature tree and are a feature of the plant. The leathery textured grey green narrow-lanceolate to ovate adult leaves have an accumulate apex and are sometimes arranged oppositely with a short yellowish green petiole.

Flower: The small sessile elliptical buds are 5 mm (Ľ in)long by 3 mm (? in) wide and have a conical operculum. The flowers are arranged in groups of 4-7 in an axillary cluster and open with exserted white stamens during summer.

Fruit: The small sessile woody capsule has a level or slightly inserted disk and the valves are inserted. They are arranged in a small cluster that persist on the plant and contain numerous tiny seeds.