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- Q.Pruning Gum Tree - I want to train tree stump to be a low height "hedge." Is a river gum about 15 mtrs before ...
- Q.My Flowering Gum Buds Do Not Open - My flowering gum buds are not opening. They appear to have a rot like appearance and some split down the ...
- Q.Roots In Raised Beds - I live near reserve with gum trees I have raised beds for veggies lined with black plastic but roots come ...
- Q.Gum Tree - I i have a large gum tree in gaeden about 30feet tall.i will prune it a little this summer.i just want ...
- Q.Sap Dripping From A Huge Flowering Gum Tree - is there anything I can do to stop this? It is dripping all over our nature strip and footpath
- Q.Origin Of A Shower Of Resin Globules Form A Gum Tree - About a month ago my car became covered in sand-grain sized spheres [largely - examined under microscope]of a resinous material. Said ...
- Q.Leaves Have Turned Purple , Gum Leaves - hi there, late summer , early autumn , i cut back some of my gum trees, canopy, there only 3 ...
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mick bluett on
January 1, 2017
sydney north beachesQ.pruning gum tree
I want to train tree stump to be a low height "hedge." Is a river gum about 15 mtrs before cutting down. Now is re-shooting vigorously, I don't have heart to grub it out, give it a second chance but keep under control. Best suggestion? Is along front alignment 600mm from boundary. Stump is about 100 mm x 500 mm. Shoots so far are 1500mm x 1500, numerous branches from 2 spots around circumference. Tree grows while you watch it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 2, 2017A.Hedge pruning can be done with certain species of Gum Tree.
The article below will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-pruning.htm
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- Asked by
Freeman on
March 9, 2017
4507Q.My flowering gum buds do not open
My flowering gum buds are not opening. They appear to have a rot like appearance and some split down the side rather than the cap coming off and flowering. We propagated it from seed collected from gum nuts 2 years ago
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 10, 2017A.I'm not sure of your location, but the most information that I can find is that this could be caused by excess heat and humidity.
Both of these weather conditions would be out of your control.
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April 8, 2017Q.Roots in raised beds
I live near reserve with gum trees I have raised beds for veggies lined with black plastic but roots come through where water drains choking any plants I put in. Any suggestions please
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2017A.This is a situation that really has no answer other then to move your raised beds.
The root system of the Gum Trees will infiltrate even wire mesh if placed in the bottoms of the raised beds.
Growing in containers might be a good option for you.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-tree-root-damage.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/quick-guide-to-container-vegetable-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm
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colin2 on
May 3, 2017
mk45 3prQ.gum tree
I i have a large gum tree in gaeden about 30feet tall.i will prune it a little this summer.i just want to know the best way to look after my tree.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 5, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/silver-princess-gum-tree.htm
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atemouskos on
December 1, 2017
Mill Park VicQ.Sap dripping from a huge flowering gum tree
is there anything I can do to stop this? It is dripping all over our nature strip and footpath
Answered by
DLarum on
December 2, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Sweet gum trees usually drip sap only in spring. If yours is doing this at other times of the year, it may be a sign of environmental stress, insect infestation or a disease. I am adding some helpful links but the best course of action may be to call a certified arborist to come take a look at it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-tree-sap.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/weeping-amber-in-trees.htm
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December 3, 2018Q.Origin of a shower of resin globules form a gum tree
About a month ago my car became covered in sand-grain sized spheres [largely - examined under microscope]of a resinous material. Said to resinous as under dissecting microscope, the globules had a hard flexible 'skin' and viscous interior. The car was under the trees as shown [esp the gum]. Is this resin? is it associated with flowering or ... ? Where may I read more of this phenomenon please? Regards Geoff
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 4, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like you are noticing why these are called Gum trees! I would advise not parking anywhere near any sap exuding specimens. They will strip paint.
Did you happen to notice any bacteria associated with the globules? The resin should not contain a copious amount of microbial life, so any instances should be noted to be a part of the cause of such excretions.
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June 15, 2021Q.Leaves Have Turned Purple , Gum Leaves
hi there, late summer , early autumn , i cut back some of my gum trees, canopy, there only 3 m tall, i am using them as privacy screening, i noticed recently that the leaves on the top side have turned purple, underside still green. is this a severe cold issue, phosphorous , poison or other related issue..? thxs in advance.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 25, 2021
Certified ExpertA.These should help pinpoint the issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-leaves-turning-early.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaves-turning-reddish-purple.htm
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