Deirdre Gately asked 16 years ago
I’m wondering if it’s safe to plant eucalyptus trees near (within a few feet of) a wall as I’ve heard that their vigorous growing root system can undermine foundations? If 2-3 feet is too close, how much space would you recommend? many Thanks!
1 Answers
Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
Eucalyptus is not a garden tree at all … it grows too big and has a tendency to drop big limbs. It sroots tend to leift a garden wall and it is not really safe within 15 metres of a house when it get large.
If it is grown as a stooled bush, cut back each year or two, it is manageable.
