Tree identification an downsizing
Pr0metheus
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Hello,
I have had this young tree in my garden since purchasing the property. I don't know what it is, and its size is becoming a worry. I need some help to identify it so i can figure out the correct time of year to cut it. I'd also like to know if I need a tree surgeon for this or if its a small/simple enough job for me to do myself without killing the tree.
The tree has three trunks which meet at ground level. Old stumps suggest its been cut down to size previously. The rest I guess is best seen by looking at the images. Please let me know if there's any more pictures/info I need to add to this post.
Thanks very much for any help/responses, all much appreciated
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Eucalyptus. I personally consider it a pest and advise uprooting as soon as possible.
Last edited: 13 September 2017 16:10:48
It is Eucalyptus sp.
A fast growing tree that will get enormous .
Not a good tree for a small garden.
Be careful of any drain/water pipes in the area.
Unless you have a huge garden I would recommend cutting it down and killing the stump to prevent regrowth.
See..
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=eucalyptus+roots+block+pipe&rlz=1C1GNAM_en-GBGB687GB687&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiK6f61uaLWAhXjLMAKHehJCLQQ_AUICygC&biw=1536&bih=759#imgrc=2UPTQQn470jtsM:
A bit unfair IMO.
I have several which I grow as small shrubs, coppicing each year, keeps them to 3-4 feet by the end of the season.
The blue juvenile foliage is most wellcome.
for the fag ends of the aristocracy.
I agree with Punkdoc ... coppice it this winter and do it every year as he does (it will be easier after the initial big job) and you'll have wonderful foliage as a backdrop to your flowers and to use indoors in flower arrangements.
I've got one too, and was thinking of trying to tame it!
How do you go about coppicing one?
Many thanks!
Coppicing info here
http://grafton-nursery.co.uk/coppicing-eucalyptus-trees.htm#Eucalyptus_and_coppicing
Thanks for that!
Thanks all, will take a look at that coppicing advice and give it a go!
Let us know how it goes