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eucalyptus tree help - bazookaman - 12-03-2009
We've got a eucalyptus tree that was planted in front of our house. it SEEMS to be flourishing. It seems to be growing up and up and up. Its probably around 15 feet tall now. The problem is that the trunk is smaller around than my wrist and consequently very weak. If I didn't have it attached to a metal post it would likely be laying on the ground now. So what to do? It's green and growing so I guess its healthy, but its practically lying down so i don't know what that means.
Re: eucalyptus tree help - rgG - 12-03-2009
My mom had one of those, and IIRC the trunk never got very big around on hers either. It might just be the way they grow. Perhaps it takes many years for them to get some girth. I would say that keeping it lightly staked until till it gets some meat on its bones would be the way to go. Not much else you can do really.
Re: eucalyptus tree help - Marc Anthony - 12-03-2009
Trim some of the height off. Pruning back (most) plants encourages them to grow more bushy.
Re: eucalyptus tree help - bazookaman - 12-03-2009
how much do you mean by "some"? Like I said its about 15 ft tall. How much is too much? Or not enough
Re: eucalyptus tree help - rgG - 12-03-2009
Here is a site that will tell you everything you need to know, I hope.
http://www.angelfire.com/bc/eucalyptus/eucgrowing.html#6
Re: eucalyptus tree help - Marc Anthony - 12-03-2009
25% or less, annually.
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/prunetreeapproaches
Edit: I posted this before I saw rgG's link. I think my reference is more pertinent to hardwood trees, so I'd probably follow the advice that's more specific to the Eucalyptus.
Re: eucalyptus tree help - Mike Johnson - 12-03-2009
A picture would be helpful. But eucalyptus trees are naturally spindly.
I wouldn't top it. It's rarely a good idea to chop the top off a tree.
Re: eucalyptus tree help - kap - 12-03-2009
Wish we could have one growing next the window of our homeoffice/guest bedroom to maintain some privacy and the scent enjoyment.
Re: eucalyptus tree help - Lee3 - 12-03-2009
Water it less. You want the roots to reach for water.
Re: eucalyptus tree help - davester - 12-03-2009
We have tons of them around here and they are incredibly tall and spindly. They reach well over a hundred feet and are never more than a couple of feet in diameter. I'm sure topping it would result in a rather unattractive tree.