Propagation
Sow fresh seed during autumn in situ or in a deep container and commonly no scarification is required. Maintain a temperature of 19ş to 27ş C. (66ş to 81ş F) during spring and keep moist.

The seeds lose viability quickly so do not allow the seeds to dry out. Plant out as soon as possible as the tree dislikes root disturbance.

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a sight allowing ample room for it to grow as it has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.

Botanic information
Leaf: The leaves are oblong to narrow-oval up to 80 mm (3? in) wide with short serrations along the margins that are bristly tipped. The upper surface is glossy dark green and the underside is covered in whitish tomentose. The apex is acute and the slender petiole is short.

Flower: The tiny staminate (male) yellowish-green flowers are arranged on a slender pendulous catkin (spike-like) up to 150 mm (6 in) long. The female flowers are solitary or in a small cluster in the terminal leaf axils. Both appear on the current or previous season`s growth during spring.

Fruit: The sub-sessile acorn is globose with a rounded apex. The cup-shaped involucre is covered in long curly whitish scales and the cup covers three quarters of the nut from the base and matures in 18 months.


General pruning information
Train to a single leader when young and cut back unwanted branches to the collar. The crown may be lifted or thinned to allow light to penetrate. Once established it requires little pruning apart from removal or dead or damaged branches.