Eucalyptus
 

Hi All

I planted a eucalyptus last summer. It was about 3ft high then and now it's
about 14ft high. I want it to grow into a nice looking tree at the far end
of the garden but it is not looking very 'tree shaped' at the moment - just
growing straight up with shoots coming off the main trunk all the way up.

I know if I cut the top out it will help it to bush but that would also
presumably stunt its growth upwards. Does anyone have any tips as to what I
can do to give it a better shape?

Thanks,
Dave Henson.

"Dave Henson" wrote in message
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Hi All

I planted a eucalyptus last summer. It was about 3ft high then and now
it's about 14ft high. I want it to grow into a nice looking tree at the
far end of the garden but it is not looking very 'tree shaped' at the
moment - just growing straight up with shoots coming off the main trunk
all the way up.

I know if I cut the top out it will help it to bush but that would also
presumably stunt its growth upwards. Does anyone have any tips as to what
I can do to give it a better shape?

Thanks,
Dave Henson.


I have been shaping mine with great success over the last two years. I cut
it back about 4 times a year. Its now got a nice shape and screens where I
want some privacy without being to big.
Steve


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g'day dave,

just curious what sort of eucalypt is it? just that some will take
heavy pruning/lopping and others well others can become quiet unstable
with the new growth branches.



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