The seed is not dispersed by any native birds or mammals. Most seeds fall close to the parent tree, with wind dispersal affected by the height of the seed release and wind speed. The seeds will also float on water if the surface tension is maintained. In spite of the small size, the seeds are surprisingly long-lived, remaining viable up to 10 months. When submerged in water, the seeds will live up to 6 months.
Dense reproduction occurs when trees shed millions of seeds.
If seedlings are submerged by water for several months, they may survive and resume growth. Seedling growth may occur every month of the year, but growth is most rapid from spring to early fall. The tree has the ability to generate adventitious buds on its roots and shoots. This characteristic results in coppicing below a cut or when the apical bud is destroyed. A tree that is uprooted and on the ground may develop into a row of trees as a result of branches on the upper side of the bole becoming individual trunks.