Unhappy eucalyptus gunnii

Hannah_d_107 · July 2020

Hi there, would anyone be able to offer any insight/tips on why my eucalyptus gunnii’s leaves are turning brown and crispy?

I’ve had it about 4 weeks, and have re-potted it into a pot twice the size it came in (I don’t have the option to put it in the ground unfortunately) and positioned it in a very sunny spot on my patio. I read that they are quite hardy but I have been watering it regularly as I know that in pots they can dry out easily. Since I’ve had it, many leaves have dried out and gone crispy - it started at the base of the plant, but now I’m noticing more dotted around. Pictures included.

I’d be grateful if anyone is able to offer any advice?

Ddoof · May 2021

Hi, I know it's a bit late, but perhaps check the roots to see if they're showing signs of over watering. Make sure there is good drainage in the pot, crock in the bottom to stop holes getting blocked, maybe some perlite/ grit / coconut bark running through some fluffy multi purpose compost. I have 2 similar size to yours that I just planted out as they were not enjoying pot life. Give it a bigger pot, consider an 'air pot' which will root prune it & can go in a decorative pot, keeping roots healthy but more compact. A regular e gunnii can get to 20-30 m tall apparently. There is a compact one called e gunnii azura that only reaches 3-4 metres, might be better for you.

Pete.8 · May 2021

I'd say it's cold dry winds have dessicated the young leaves.
There's a lot of it about this year

Aconite · May 2021

Thanks for posting this - mine which was fine in a pot last year is doing just this, have moved it to a corner as it kept getting blown over and then the leaves started going brown and dry

Fairygirl · May 2021

A pot is going to be difficult for it long term. They want to become huge, so you'll have to keep coppicing it each year to maintain it. Soil will need refreshed every year too.

Cutting them back means you get the young foliage anyway.

Unhappy eucalyptus gunnii

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