Tree Pruning

Question

I have a fairly large silver dollar gum that is too large for the site. I want to reduce its height by half but if I do, I will cut away most of the leaves. Will this variety produce new leaves, and if so, when should I do the severe pruning?

Answer 1

You might want to try the technique of pollarding the silver dollar:
http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersgardens/2011/02/25/woodswoman-pollard-that-tree/

And more about Eucalyptus here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/tips-growing-eucalyptus.htm