John,
I had a Eucalyptus which was probably some 25-30ft. 3 years ago, it
was up rooted during a storm, but due to it's location I didn't notice for a
few weeks. I attempted to winch it back upright but gave up and took a chain
saw to it, leaving the root ball still uprooted where it was as it was the
middle of winter. In the spring, my son and I eventually managed to put the
root ball back into place and I put it on the "to do" list. Several months
later I realised that shoots were erupting from the 6" stump! Now I have a
beautiful shrub which is far easier to maintain. Perhaps I was just lucky,
but the proof is growing healthily in my back garden,

good luck,

David

"John Barry" wrote in message
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I have a Eucalyptus Gunii which was planted 7 years ago. It has now grown
to a height of about 20 feet. Unfortunately, most of this growth is near
to
the top of the tree, leaving the middle bare.

I would like to restore it to about 7 feet in the hope of making it "bush
out".

Any advice about the pros and cons of topping the tree and when is the
optimum time to do so would be very welcome.

Thanks in advance,

John