Eucalyptus Tree

[shelaghc]

I realise it's not a british tree, but does anyone here know much about the eucalyptus tree? This weekend we have chopped down most of a huge eucalyptus tree that was growing in our front garden (came with the house) - The property is about 30 feet aways from the tree, so I don't there should be any damage to foundation in respect to too much water retention now forming in the ground. However, although there is only about 4' of trunk remaining, I have a feeling it it going to grow back - does anyone know what the chances are of this happening.

[naturelover]

possably it will but if you want to kill it off use creasote,make saw marks as deep as poss across the top of the stump or big drill holes,pour as much creasote down the holes.( DONT GET IT ON ANY OTHER SHRUB OR GRASS )or it will kill that too,if you cover the top with a couple of layers of cling film or plastic it will not weaken it when it rains, and it will protect the birds feet, well i hope this is of help.

[Paul mabbott]

Yes, most Eucalyptus will regenerate strongly - you've just coppiced it!
Any damage from the roots will have happened already so, if you quite like the regrowth then I wouldn't worry too much.
It will probably be more attractive cut to the ground - every year, perhaps.

Originally Posted by shelaghc

This weekend we have chopped down most of a hugh eucalyptus tree that was growing in our front garden (came with the house) - The property is about 30 feet aways from the tree, so I dont this there should be any damage to foundation in respect to too much water retention now forming in the ground. However, although there is only about 4' of trunk remaining, I have a feeling it it going to grow back - does anyone know what the chances are of this happening.

[shelaghc]

Thanks for the advice - quite honestly, I'm not a fan of these trees, and I have heard they of no use at all to wildlife and they have no insects on them - the remaining trunk has quite a girth on it, so maybe I could turn it into a bird fooding station

[Cazzie]

I've got one in my inherited garden too although it's only about 15ft atm. The only use I have for it is hanging bird feeders off it!

A feeding station sounds a good idea!

[Cotham Marble]

Originally Posted by shelaghc

This weekend we have chopped down most of a hugh eucalyptus tree that was growing in our front garden (came with the house) - The property is about 30 feet aways from the tree, so I dont this there should be any damage to foundation in respect to too much water retention now forming in the ground. However, although there is only about 4' of trunk remaining, I have a feeling it it going to grow back - does anyone know what the chances are of this happening.

As others have said - it will regrow. If you want the tree wholly gone you have choice of digging out the root, or of killing it. Naturelover's suggestion to use creosote may be rather outdated as I don't think creosote is available via retail anymore - it was a recognised carcinogen. There are a variety of products that are sold as 'stump killers'.

If you are going to dig the root out, don't reduce the stump any further as the height you currently have will give some useful leverage. An alternative to digging out is to use a stump grinder, though they are expensive to hire.

CM

[Paul mabbott]

Originally Posted by shelaghc

Thanks for the advice - quite honestly, I'm not a fan of these trees, and I have heard they of no use at all to wildlife and they have no insects on them - the remaining trunk has quite a girth on it, so maybe I could turn it into a bird fooding station

You've not thought of getting a few koalas then?

[Gill Catton]

Originally Posted by shelaghc

Thanks for the advice - quite honestly, I'm not a fan of these trees, and I have heard they of no use at all to wildlife and they have no insects on them - the remaining trunk has quite a girth on it, so maybe I could turn it into a bird fooding station

smells really good burnt on the BBQ, Most of Madagascar seem to use it to make charcoal to cook on, most of the south of the country just has a fantastic fragrance from this(though that's obviously not something you can do in your garden!) and there must be a way to extract the oil - soooo good when you have a cold.