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- Q.Gum Tree Disease - I have a Bloodwood gum tree. It has brown spots on the leaves and the foliage seems to me to ...
- Q.Dying Gum Tree - I have a dying Gum tree, around 30 metres. It has bark damage from kangaroos. Can I do anything to ...
- Q.Snow Gum Dripping From The Leaves - We have a large Snow Gum that, for the first time (we have been here 23 years), is spraying gum ...
- Q.Small White Objects Falling Off Gum Tree - Living in Sydney, our lemon scented gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) has recently started to drop very small white objects (like a ...
- Q.Red Gum Lerps - Due to yesterday's rain storm in San Diego, nearby eucalyptus trees have dropped the red gum lerps (white dots) all ...
- Q.Treatment For Gum Tree With Termites - Can a very large, sixty year old gum tree be successfully treated for termites and, if so, how? I love ...
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Anonymous on
December 28, 2014Q.trim 30 m gum tree
I need to trim a 30 m+ gum tree by 1/3, as it is too close to the house and spreading over the roof. Your article says now is the time to trim. What angle and what do I need to dress the cut to stop disease?
Answered by
Nikki on
December 29, 2014
Certified ExpertA.The angle is not so important, but try to leave at least a 1/4-1/2 inch stub when pruning to a junction (such as a fork where 2 branches meet or where a branch meets the trunk). You don't need to seal the wounds (it can actually harm the tree if you do), but some people like to paint the cuts with a fungicide to help prevent disease.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
December 30, 2014Q.gum tree disease
I have a Bloodwood gum tree. It has brown spots on the leaves and the foliage seems to me to be sparse. What can I do, please?
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 31, 2014
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like your tree has a fungus. Treat the tree with a fungicide. I personally like neem oil, as it acts as both a fungicide and a pesticide.
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April 4, 2015
Bindoon WAQ.dying Gum Tree
I have a dying Gum tree, around 30 metres. It has bark damage from kangaroos. Can I do anything to save it?
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shelley on
April 4, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Is the trunk of your tree girdled (bark missing all the way around the circumference of the tree)?
Below are some articles that will help you determine a course of treatment for your damaged bark:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-fix-girdled-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htmFor more information on the care of eucalyptus trees, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/tips-growing-eucalyptus.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 27, 2015Q.snow gum dripping from the leaves
We have a large Snow Gum that, for the first time (we have been here 23 years), is spraying gum resin over a wide area of our paths. What is causing this, can it be stopped and what is the best way to get rid of the VERY sticky gum all over the paths?
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 29, 2015A.Your tree has an infestation and the Honeydew that is falling from the tree is actually the insects secretions.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-tree-problems.htm
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hugh101 on
October 20, 2015
temperateQ.small white objects falling off gum tree
Living in Sydney, our lemon scented gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) has recently started to drop very small white objects (like a cocoon of a very small insect). It's too tall to see what's happening up there. Do you know what is causing this?
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 22, 2015A.I believe this to be from the Gum Tree Scale.
Here is a link with more information and treatment.
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shaps on
December 14, 2015
San Diego, CA 02103Q.Red Gum Lerps
Due to yesterday's rain storm in San Diego, nearby eucalyptus trees have dropped the red gum lerps (white dots) all over our wooden deck. Can we wash them down to our plant/dirt area below the deck or can they disturb what we have there? Much easier than vacuuming since there are hundreds of square feet of the white dot lurps. Thanks, Dave
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Downtoearthdigs on
December 17, 2015A.It is likely that they will not survive off of the tree, though
to be on the safe side you could treat the soil with a antibacterial soap mixture as given in the link below.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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June 23, 2016
Montclair, Ca. 91763Q.Treatment for gum tree with termites
Can a very large, sixty year old gum tree be successfully treated for termites and, if so, how? I love this tree and I do not want to lose it. Thank You, Sandy
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2016A.The Termites can be treated, but you will need to have the tree inspected by an expert or Arborist to determine if the tree is healthy and stable.
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