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- Q.Eucalyptus From Seeds. What Am I Doning Wrong? - Seeds planted in June 2023, transferred to bigger space at the age of 2 month, watered regularly. Seem to be ...
- Q.Red Resin Like Substance On 4 Of My Eucalyptus Trees - I just noticed this weird dripping red resin like balls on four of our eucalyptus trees located in Paso Robles, ...
- Q.Sticky Ground Under Eucalyptus Tree - Hi Team, I have a large mature eucaluptus tree in my garden that, since spring started a few months ago ...
- Q.Redgum Tree Producing Unusual Number Of Gumnuts - We have a 30m tall, ~80-year-old red gum tree in our yard. Every year it produces a batch of gum ...
- Q.What Is Growing On Thse Leaves. It Is From A Eucalyptus Tree And Has Infested Almost All Trees In Garden And Street. - Leaves are falling off trees in our garden and along most of the street. They have a hard seed like ...
- Q.We Have A Eucalyptus Plant Which Only Has Branches From 6ft Upwards. - Is it possible to generate growth lower down the stem? It is grown to try and camouflage black soil pipe.
- Q.Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Cold Hardness - the eucalyptus is 2 years old and in a pot
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September 22, 2023
Split, CroatiaQ.Eucalyptus From Seeds. What Am I Doning Wrong?
Seeds planted in June 2023, transferred to bigger space at the age of 2 month, watered regularly. Seem to be dying, lower leaves are dry and falling. Is there a way to save them?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 22, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Make sure all of your containers have drainage holes and can drain very thoroughly. Though they need to stay moist, constantly saturated soils can lead to root suffocation. make sure the soil is well draining, and add perlite in the next potting to be sure that soil is light. Other than these things, I see nothing wrong with the setting. Just a possible root saturation.
This article will help you to grow your trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tea-trees/tea-tree-in-container.htm
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- Asked by
Laurec on
October 18, 2023
Paso Robles, CA 93446Q.Red Resin Like Substance On 4 Of My Eucalyptus Trees
I just noticed this weird dripping red resin like balls on four of our eucalyptus trees located in Paso Robles, Ca. I don't want to lose these trees and I don't want this problem spreading to our other trees.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 19, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This is bad news. This is an insect infestation of borers. Once inside your tree, they are next to impossible to eradicate. Proper irrigation practices will be the best way to prevent them. This article will offer information
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-tree-leaking-sap.htm
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November 6, 2023Q.Sticky Ground Under Eucalyptus Tree
Hi Team, I have a large mature eucaluptus tree in my garden that, since spring started a few months ago is causing the ground underneath to be sticky. Leaves and gum nuts also fall although not in large quantities unless the cockatoos are in there biting off branches. Is this a problem?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 6, 2023
Certified ExpertA.The litter that falls should be swept up because the bark is considered flammable. If it's sticky, check for insects such as red gum lurp psyllid.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/tips-growing-eucalyptus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-tree-problems.htm
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JollyJohn on
December 16, 2023
SydneyQ.Redgum Tree Producing Unusual Number Of Gumnuts
We have a 30m tall, ~80-year-old red gum tree in our yard. Every year it produces a batch of gum nuts at the beginning of summer, but this year it produced about 10 times the normal amount. Our back deck is a carpet of nuts and the pool filter fills up daily. What's causing this? Is the tree in trouble?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 18, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I can only think of a few possibilities because of the age of the tree. These specimens can live for around 200 years in perfect conditions. This leads me to believe that there is disease, root constriction, or some disturbance that is stressing the tree's root system. Check for other signs of damage, such as insect or pest, and signs of fungal or bacterial damage. If these are not visible then you may want to have someone from your local extension service come out and examine the tree, more closely.
This can help you find your nearest local extension service:
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/about-extension/united-states-extension-offices.aspx
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Rodn on
January 14, 2024
Melbourne, AustraliaQ.What Is Growing On Thse Leaves. It Is From A Eucalyptus Tree And Has Infested Almost All Trees In Garden And Street.
Leaves are falling off trees in our garden and along most of the street. They have a hard seed like pods forming on leaf surfaces and eventually drop from branches. Location is in Eltham , Melbourne Australia.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This is likely a type of Gall wasp. You can control them with some maintenance. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/azadirachtin-vs-neem-oil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
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April 21, 2024
Newcastle, UKQ.We Have A Eucalyptus Plant Which Only Has Branches From 6ft Upwards.
Is it possible to generate growth lower down the stem? It is grown to try and camouflage black soil pipe.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 22, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This can be done, but it requires very hard pruning and strict root maintenance. Container life is usually meant as a temporary means for these large trees. You will want to apply bonsai maintenance techniques, since this will be a similar experience.
Now for you pruning issue. These trees will handle hard pruning. This will force them to branch lower, and even towards the base. This does destroy the natural shape of the tree, but with pruning you can keep it in the shape of your choice.
These articles will help you with information that you will need to take this task on:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/tips-growing-eucalyptus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/bonsai-basics-starting-your-own-bonsai.htm
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zone7171 on
May 6, 2024
53590Q.Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Cold Hardness
the eucalyptus is 2 years old and in a pot
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 6, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, you are well outside of the USDA zone of the specimen. This can only live through the winter, outdoors, from zones 10 and 11. It can withstand down to about 50 degrees. Since this is in container, though, I wouldn't let it be exposed to temperatures below 55 or 60. Being a container specimen it can be a little more sensitive to lower temperatures than that of those in-ground.
It is very important to note that this specimen isn't one that is recommended for container life. They will quickly outgrow anything that would be light enough to carry. Some species of these trees can get up to over 100 feet tall, and will require bonsai like care to keep it small enough to bring in during the winter. Even then, this does not always work with the ultra sensitive root system. This means that there is a likelihood of killing the tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/tips-growing-eucalyptus.htm
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