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 grey green intermediate leaves are elliptical to ovate and the thick leathery textured silver green adult leaves are lanceolate or elliptical. They have an acute apex and a reddish flattened narrow petiole that may be channelled.

Flower: The reddish buds are fusiform with a conical opericulum that is shed early and is up to 3-times the length of the smooth hypanthium. The exserted stamens are pale yellow and up to 11-flowers are arranged in a axillary umbel with a broadly flatterened peduncle. They appear from summer to autumn or from late winter to early summer.

Fruit: The brown cylindrical to hemispherical capsule has a depressed disk and the valves are enclosed.