AusBonsai

Hi Guys
I've recently acquired these 3 eucalyptus trees, they are in barrels except for one, and are fairly large, there's 2 ficifolia and one tasmanian blue gum. I was initially thinking of reducing them down, but I understand that the general consensus is that they are difficult trees to work with. Any suggestions, i'm also contemplating on aerial layering them. Anyway would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions

Cheers
Ben

Ahh the old Myth that Eucalypts are difficult! Bahhhh.

Not at all mostly, ( although some particular varieties are). they will back bud on old wood, Take wire well, leaves reduce well, Can be carved, Burnt , Root pruned, Airlayered.

Try then and see how you can go

PS they look like quite large trees Nice

Ken

lol thanks Ken i reckon i will experiment with the Ficifolia in the plastic tub, they are quite big trees, and range from 5 - 7 feet in height
i will post my progress with them, in days to come.

Cheers

Ben

Possibly do some searching on the site - some folk feel that you can do most anything to Eucs if you do it in the heat, when they are dormant, then keep them well-watered in a very free-draining mix afterwards. Good luck.

Gavin

Gavin do u mean that gums go dormant at mid summer or something . When is the best time to work them ?

Ben10000 wrote:Hi Guys
I've recently acquired these 3 eucalyptus trees, they are in barrels except for one, and are fairly large, there's 2 ficifolia and one tasmanian blue gum. I was initially thinking of reducing them down, but I understand that the general consensus is that they are difficult trees to work with. Any suggestions, i'm also contemplating on aerial layering them. Anyway would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions

Cheers
Ben

Hi Ben,

Did you get my PM mate?

Han.

31st of May Experiment 1: Partial defoliation to try encourage lower growth

Ben10000 wrote:31st of May Experiment 1: Partial defoliation to try encourage lower growth

How did this go? Would love to see some follow up pics.

-Mo

off with his head, will see how it goes