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What to do with Eucalyptus tree
I have moved into a house with a Eucalyptus tree which is in a completely
unsuitable position. I really like the look of this plant and would like to move it but don't know if that's feasible, and am wondering what my options are. The tree is about 20-25 ft tall, and in a very awkward and unsuitable location - more of an outdoor utility area than planted garden, surrounded on 2 sides by a fence and on a another side by a compost heap with probably no more that 1-2 ft space between the tree and each of these obstacles. The main tree trunk is about 4-5 inches thick but its quite bent from having been supported by too thin a tree post. It can't really stay where it is. Do you think I any chance of moving it? How would I do that? I've heard that if chopped the trunk will eventually sprout new branches sideways rather than growing taller. Is that a feasible option? Thanks Andrew |
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What to do with Eucalyptus tree
Andrew Jackson wrote:
I have moved into a house with a Eucalyptus tree which is in a completely unsuitable position. I really like the look of this plant and would like to move it but don't know if that's feasible, and am wondering what my options are. The tree is about 20-25 ft tall, and in a very awkward and unsuitable location - more of an outdoor utility area than planted garden, surrounded on 2 sides by a fence and on a another side by a compost heap with probably no more that 1-2 ft space between the tree and each of these obstacles. The main tree trunk is about 4-5 inches thick but its quite bent from having been supported by too thin a tree post. It can't really stay where it is. Do you think I any chance of moving it? How would I do that? I've heard that if chopped the trunk will eventually sprout new branches sideways rather than growing taller. Is that a feasible option? Thanks Andrew See http://www.eucalyptus.co.uk for details on coppicing Eucalyptus. Bit late for this year, March - May is the time to do it. Some types are more suited than others to this treatment, and you do have to be wary of the new sprouts being secure as they *can* sometimes be prone to snapping. (Again, all information on above website) Moving it is probably more expensive than getting rid of it and replacing, should you still want a Eucalyptus.. Its quite likly to be Eucalyptus gunni (seems to be commonly planted) which is one of the faster growing species, so it is probably less than 10 years old with a girth of that size. If you replace, pick one of the slower growers more suitable for coppicing.. I always thing the 'spinning gum' which has circular juvenile leaves is good fun. Hope this helps. // Jim North London, England, UK |
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What to do with Eucalyptus tree
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from "Andrew Jackson" contains these words: I have moved into a house with a Eucalyptus tree which is in a completely unsuitable position. I really like the look of this plant and would like to move it but don't know if that's feasible, and am wondering what my options are.(snip) It can't really stay where it is. Do you think I any chance of moving it? None whatever, sorry. Even tiny eucalypts hate having their roots disturbed. If you cut off the top right down to just above ground level it will make many new branches, so that it looks more like a bush than a tree. Given the proximity of the fences etc you probably won't want that. Janet |
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