Topping Eucalyptus Trees

I was informed by an arborist a few years ago that ‘topping’ my Eucalyptus trees was not advisable, stating that the tree gets weak and has a better chance of falling and that it’s best to thin the tree to allow wind to flow through. However, in my attempts to find someone to thin the tree, I am being told it’s best to top it. I am confused, can you tell me what is the better method? These are 3 very old, tall trees.

1 Comment (Open | Close)

1 Comment To "Topping Eucalyptus Trees"

#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/06/2012 @ 8:34 am

I would recommend having the tree topped, especially if it is tall and close to your home, as strong winds can easily bring down weakened branches. I do not know why the arborist would have suggested thinning as opposed to topping. Call in a professional for this job.

Article printed from Gardening Know How Questions & Answers: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com

URL to article: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/topping-eucalyptus-trees/

Have any questions about this topic? Visit us at https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com to ask your questions and get friendly answers from gardening experts.

You can also find us at:
'Like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardeningknowhow
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenknowhow - @gardenknowhow
Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/gardenknowhow/