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Posted by HC on June 8, 2007, 12:53 am
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Sorry, planned to reply to this after the previous message and just
remembered that I didn't do that!! ;-)
From what I remember of Argyle's they can be pruned, but to make sure I
had a look on Burke's Backyard as they are one of his Top Ten Gum Trees
and here's what he had to say.....
> * Argyle Apple, Eucalyptus cinerea, is known by its round grey-blue leaves
that often pop up in floral arrangements. These are grown in commercial
plantations and cut back regularly to encourage new growth for picking. In the
garden keep it pruned or allow it to grow into a medium-sized tree.
>
> Checklist: up to 12m (36') tall and fast growing. Grows from the
subtropics to southern Australia in full sun in well-drained soils.
>
>
Hope this helps?
Bronwyn ;-)
0tterbot wrote:
> hello,
>
> these have a tendency towards a really messy habit while small, but
> wondering if i can "fix" it a bit as it's quite a mess.
>
> it's about 1m high & wide now, but only really has 3 branches. some
> caterpillar's come along & eaten off most of the leaves, too. it's also
> developed a tilt to one side (i didn't stake it). it looks pretty ordinary
> all around as you can imagine.
>
> can i make it more bushy with pruning? and if so, when would i do this? (i
> am thinking in spring, perhaps?) should i stake it, or will it sort out
> itself in time & come to look bushier & nicer next spring if i just leave it
> alone?
>
> thank you!
> kylie
>
>
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