Drought impacted Eucalyptus tree

fredmichele · 8th October 2011, 06:30 PM

Hi I have a Eucalyptus tree which has been damage by the recent years of drought. The crown of the tree has died but there are some low branches which are still alive. About %75 of the tree appears dead. I was hoping the the crown would re grow with recent rains but this hasn't happen. So I'm wondering if I should cut the tree off near the base and see if it re grows, or prune just the dead branches. Or remove the tree all together. Thanks in advance for any correspondence Cheers Fred

Eric Frei · 8th October 2011, 07:21 PM

My gut feeling says cut it down, but seriously, location Australia really narrows it down and we have no data, no pictures etc ....

8th October 2011, 06:30 PM	#1
fredmichele I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Drought impacted Eucalyptus tree Hi I have a Eucalyptus tree which has been damage by the recent years of drought. The crown of the tree has died but there are some low branches which are still alive. About %75 of the tree appears dead. I was hoping the the crown would re grow with recent rains but this hasn't happen. So I'm wondering if I should cut the tree off near the base and see if it re grows, or prune just the dead branches. Or remove the tree all together. Thanks in advance for any correspondence Cheers Fred

8th October 2011, 07:21 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Drought impacted Eucalyptus tree My gut feeling says cut it down, but seriously, location Australia really narrows it down and we have no data, no pictures etc .... __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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