Sacha wrote:
On 29/1/08 15:56, in article
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"judith.lea" wrote:

On Jan 29, 3:02 pm, wrote:
This is my first time posting here, but I'm hoping you can give me
some advice.
I read this previous thread with interest: http://tinyurl.com/2cuh86.

I'm afraid I have no idea what species my eucalyptus is: it was here
when we bought the house. I'm in Cambridgeshire.
My tree is quite close to my house (~4m), but actually closer to my
neighbour's. I'd estimate it to be around 4-5m tall and it seems like
around a metre of this growth has been in the last year (but do
correct me if that sounds wildly inaccurate).

I'd like to know whether I ought to get someone out to lop it or
remove it altogether or whether it's safe to leave it (I really like
it). I've been rather scared by the idea it could grow extremely
tall, but also confused by the number of species and effect of
climate. Also, if I need to get it seen to - are there any rough
ideas as to the cost?

I should add that my gardening knowledge is virtually non-existant.
Grateful for any hints.
Jo
Jo, it all depends on what type of Eucalyptus it is. I had Eucalyptus
Gunni about 3 metres from the house and it didn't create any
problems. Google Gunni and see if that is any help to you.

Judith

E. gunnii is certainly one of the most popular sold in UK. But this site
will be helpful to Jo, I think. http://www.macfoliage.co.uk/

Our neighbour has one with long pointed leaves and what looks like
clusters of elderberries. 20 years ago he thought it would make a nice
border plant and it's now about 50 feet tall. I hope we never have an
easterly gale! A magnificent specimen though, and I'll certainly miss it
if it has to go.