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Bear in mind the potential height and spread of the species you possess, planting the root ball at an appropriate distance from other plants or buildings to allow for their development.

Pollarding removes a lot of energy so you need to feed and water the tree well afterward, otherwise there’s a risk it will become exhausted and die. As larger specimens who enjoy the sun, they tend to thrive better in external conditions, but some species do not tolerate extreme cold well. Having said that, if your tree is planted in a pot, you might want to move it to a warmer area when the mercury drops.The leaves are generally blue-green or silvery,with a menthol-like fragrance. There isusuallya juvenile leaf form that is often disc-like, while adult leaves tend to be long and pointed. Coppicingcankeep plants producing juvenile foliage, which is popular for flower arrangements. Eucalyptus grow with a clear central leading branch that grows upwards ahead of the other branches. It is important not to cut this central leader, as this could spoil the final shape of the tree. It will, however, flower for a shorter period of time once a year, which varies according to species. Leave the sideshoots on the top third of the main stem unpruned, apart from the removal of dead, diseased or damaged growth It should not be practised more regularly than every couple of years. FAQs Is Eucalyptus An Indoor Plant?

These include E. crenulata and E. neglecta – but even so, both of these cultivars will require at least some sunlight. References In cold regions, give the root zone a ‘root duvet’­– a 4in (12cm) deep mulch of bark chippings or organic straw to protect the roots from freezing over winter. When applying, be sure to keep the mulch away from the trunk. Cut the main stem of a two-year-old tree straight across at the desired height, cutting as low as 8cm (3in) from ground level if required. Trim the wound so that there are no rough edges Similarly, you might wish to prune larger species to prevent them from becoming too big for their environs.

Until the tree has firmly taken root after a couple of years, watering should only be necessary during dry spells and not at all thereafter. Temperature & Humidity Cut to outward facing buds, so that the resulting growth extends outwards rather than into the centre of the tree Having said that, there are certain eucalyptus cultivars which can handle partial shade better than others. Cover the rootball with mycorrhizal fungi and don’t use compost or horse manure in the planting hole, only in the surrounding soil,' she adds.