Hi
The local council had cut down a 40 year old eucalyptus tree, with about an 18"-20" trunk, that grew on the front nature strip of my folks place for some reason (I think it was a bit sick). All that remained was the base stub of the trunk. They aparently said they will remove this part later.
Anyways, it has been about 8 weeks since they cut it down, but to my surprise, a whole bunch of vigouous fresh green bushy sprouts have started growing up from all around the edges of the tree trunk and are now standing a good 3 feet from the cut trunk face. From a distance it resembles a shrub.
My question is this. If we were to leave this tree where it is and let it grow naturally, what will it look like in say another 40 years? Certainly I dont expect it to EVER again look like a normal eucalyptus tree with single trunk etc.
Perhaps someone can post links to some photos of trees that have "regrown" since their trunk had been cut off at the base. I don't know why but I am just curious to know how it would turn out.
