When should you prune a eucalyptus tree?

Answer 1

Generally, trimming a eucalypt is only done to young trees to shape them. In that case, you would trim to an outward facing side shoot. Lower branches can also be removed. In older trees, pruning should only be done if necessary, and branches removed flush with the trunk. Some species can be rejuvenated completely by coppicing, or cutting right down to a stump. Only species with a lignotuber will regrow, so check first.

Answer 2

This family of evergreen trees are among the fastest-growing in the world.

They are therefore what I'd call - vigourous.

With regard to a fully-grown example - Chopping them down will probably do-what-you-want -- BUT some regrow from the stump. Spray a strong solution of

Glyphosate ( Trade name "Roundup" ) on the leafy regrowth - in the Height of Summer, when all the fresh surviving & new stems with have stabilised.

With regard to a small/juvenile tree - these are not as tough. Frosts that we get in the U.K. can kill them - or severely knock them hard. Wait until Spring & them spray the leaves with Roundup as above. You could also "Frill-girdle" a ring around the base of the tree, chopping-down-all-around about 2-3 inches, and then pour NEAT "Roundup" into the cuts.

( btw there's only one S on the end of the name of this tree )

Answer 3

For the trunk use a chainsaw if it´s a Royal palm or similar. Nikki

Answer 4

Late winter or early spring, just before plants are actively in growth