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Old 27-10-2005, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by NikV
Hi
A couple of months ago I asked for a tree identification - planted close to
MIL's house - 2m at the time the only thing that fitted was a eucalyptus I
didn't have any pictures - here they are - its only about 3 years since it
was planted and already its as tall as the peak. Can anyone confirm the id
and comment on how much structural damage is likely to occur given its
location


http://www.npkjlvenn.demon.co.uk/lindas.html

TIA
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Looks like eucalyptus gunii, I certainly would not want it that close to my house. Potenital problems are damage from branches to the roof or root damage to foundations (although a root barrier is easy to instal).
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