 Do Gums just drop branches?
I have my opinions on this, but am interested to see others responses.
Ekka mentioning the stigma attached to gums in another thread prompted the idea.
So what do you think about the general publics perception of the hazards of gum trees "just dropping branches" or what some might also call Sudden Limb Drop, or whatever else you think might be behind the fear many have of these trees.
Also, do those outside of Australia that have our eucalypts as exotics, think of them as dangerous trees, to be feared, should only be in parks, not suitable for home gardens etc...
I'm looking for both what you see as the publics opinion to be, as well as what you as an arborists opinion is. |