Posted by Pam Moore on February 11, 2009, 5:48 pm
I have an approx 3 year old eucalyptus which is about 12 feet tall on
one stem. I think I should cut it back to grow bushy. I've not grown
one before. It's by a 6 ft fence.
3 questions:
When should I cut it?
What height should I cut it back to? 4 feet? More or less?
If I leaveit will it just go on up or will it bush out?
TIA
Pam in Bristol
Posted by Judith in France on February 11, 2009, 6:09 pm
> I have an approx 3 year old eucalyptus which is about 12 feet tall on
> one stem. I think I should cut it back to grow bushy. I've not grown
> one before. It's by a 6 ft fence.
> 3 questions:
> When should I cut it?
> What height should I cut it back to? 4 feet? More or less?
> If I leaveit will it just go on up or will it bush out?
> TIA
> Pam in Bristol
Pam when I lived in the City some years ago I had eucalyptus, but
without knowing what species is yours, I don't know if I can help?
Judith
Posted by Sacha on February 12, 2009, 5:13 am
On 11/2/09 22:48, in article 35l6p414pc1t8sp4ckq63k8fallhgd13h6@4ax.com,
> I have an approx 3 year old eucalyptus which is about 12 feet tall on
> one stem. I think I should cut it back to grow bushy. I've not grown
> one before. It's by a 6 ft fence.
> 3 questions:
> When should I cut it?
> What height should I cut it back to? 4 feet? More or less?
> If I leaveit will it just go on up or will it bush out?
> TIA
>
> Pam in Bristol
If it's one of the large growing ones, it will go on up and quite quickly
but won't bush out any more than is natural to its type.
This site will help you because it mentions different types and various ways
of dealing with cutting them back. You have to scroll down nearly to the
bottom of the page.
http://www.australiaplants.com/Eucalyptus_Info.htm
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
Perennials & shrubs online
Posted by Jeff Layman on February 12, 2009, 5:19 am
Pam Moore wrote:
> I have an approx 3 year old eucalyptus which is about 12 feet tall on
> one stem. I think I should cut it back to grow bushy. I've not grown
> one before. It's by a 6 ft fence.
> 3 questions:
> When should I cut it?
> What height should I cut it back to? 4 feet? More or less?
> If I leaveit will it just go on up or will it bush out?
> TIA
> Pam in Bristol
Depends what you want it for. The usual species grown in the UK have
different juvenile foliage from the adult foliage. The juvenile foliage is
said to be more attractive for flower arrangers, so the plant should be cut
regularly to promote the growth of new foliage if you want that. It doesn't
really matter when it is cut, as most Eucalyptus plants are rapid growers.
Remember not to let it get away, or you'll need a chainsaw before you know
it!
--
Jeff
Posted by Sacha on February 12, 2009, 5:26 am
On 12/2/09 10:19, in article gn0t3d$q6u$1@news.albasani.net, "Jeff Layman"
> Pam Moore wrote:
>> I have an approx 3 year old eucalyptus which is about 12 feet tall on
>> one stem. I think I should cut it back to grow bushy. I've not grown
>> one before. It's by a 6 ft fence.
>> 3 questions:
>> When should I cut it?
>> What height should I cut it back to? 4 feet? More or less?
>> If I leaveit will it just go on up or will it bush out?
>> TIA
>>
>> Pam in Bristol
>
> Depends what you want it for. The usual species grown in the UK have
> different juvenile foliage from the adult foliage. The juvenile foliage is
> said to be more attractive for flower arrangers, so the plant should be cut
> regularly to promote the growth of new foliage if you want that. It doesn't
> really matter when it is cut, as most Eucalyptus plants are rapid growers.
>
> Remember not to let it get away, or you'll need a chainsaw before you know
> it!
I had Eucalyptus piniana growing as a hedge and someone pinched out the tops
immediately on planting. It took them two or three years to recover!
Later, I asked Ray from whom I'd bought them which is how we met (aaaaah)
what one should do and he advised leaving them for a year to get their feet
down before doing anything to them. Mind you this particular pinching out
was more like taking a foot off the top of young plants!
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
Perennials & shrubs online
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> one stem. I think I should cut it back to grow bushy. I've not grown
> one before. It's by a 6 ft fence.
> 3 questions:
> When should I cut it?
> What height should I cut it back to? 4 feet? More or less?
> If I leaveit will it just go on up or will it bush out?
> TIA
> Pam in Bristol