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Eucalpyptus Gunnii problems

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by northpool, Feb 13, 2011.

  1. northpool

    northpool Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi I've just joined!

    I'm hoping someone might be able to help. We have a Eucalyptus Gunnii in our garden it's about 6 feet tall and has been in for about 3 years. Been healthy in the past but the leaves have suddenly started turning brown.

    We are in the north west and its in rather sandy soil (not the best for it I know but it's been fine in the past)

    Can anyone suggest the problem and and course of rectification?

    Hoping someone can help!

    regards

    Len
     
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  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    How cold was it in December?

    It sounds like frost damage to me.
     
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    I agree. Sounds like frost damage.

    I work in a garden centre and ours have done the same. Outer edges of the leaves mostlyturning brown.This winter has been exceptional, even hardy plants and trees have suffered.

    You could cut it right back and see what happens. Some people pollard them to keep the young and immature leaves which are more attractive than the older ones..( some say!)

    Dont cut it back yet though, wait until it is a bit warmer and there is no risk of further hard frosts.
     
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    northpool Apprentice Gardener

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    Yes it was cold, far colder than it has known previously. I might hang fire for a while.
     
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    I would leave well alone and see if it comes back. Ours was of similar size but croacked last year, not sure why, shame, they are nice plants.
     
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    I agree with the gang, it sounds very much like frost damage, It's better left alone to see if and when it recovers. They are a nice plant!
     
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    Same advice from me. :thumb: Wait until at least May.

    If you then decide that it has given up I would still not give up on it. Cut it down to 6"-9" and give it up to a couple of years to recover. We used to have a number of gunnii and it worked for us. A couple of them came back after nearly two years of looking completely dead.
     
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