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Moving a Eucalyptus gunnii

ahannahlaneahannahlane Posts: 6
in Plants
Hello
I’m overhauling a garden in Sussex and considering moving this eucalyptus. It’s around 6 ft (ish). Step ladder for height reference! Any advice on whether it’s okay to do it at this time of year, whether it’s even a good idea at all and the chances of survival gratefully received. Thanks a million.

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @ahannahlane I wondered where you are thinking of moving it too. They are notorious for doing structural damage if not keep in check.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • ahannahlaneahannahlane Posts: 6
    Hi @GardenerSuze. Thanks for getting in touch.
     It’ll be in a fairly open space away from any buildings. 
  • Bee witchedBee witched Posts: 1,295
    Hi @ahannahlane,

    If it was mine I would cut all branches down to about 12", and then dig it up and move it getting as much root ball as possible.
    They do get large, but if they are regularly coppiced they can be lovely.

    Bee x
    Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders  

    A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
  • ahannahlaneahannahlane Posts: 6
    Hi @Bee witched Thank you. That sounds like a great idea. And coppicing for sure. I’m working on this garden and trying to encourage the owners to do just that with a few trees. Cheers! 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @ahannahlane Good luck from a fellow Gardener.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I agree with @Bee witched. Cut it back and prep the new spot well before lifting it. This time of year should be fine.
    They do grow very quickly, so coppicing is far better than just letting it grow huge, even if you have the room. You get the best colour on new foliage too  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ahannahlaneahannahlane Posts: 6
    Hi @Fairygirl Thank you.  :):)
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