Do eucs like heavy pollarding

[essexjack]

Just wondering for future knowledge ?

[Chris at eden]

There is no such thing as a heavy pollard, that would be topping. Generally not good for trees but some will regenerate, e.g. lime and plane.

[stihlmadasever]

Thats a no no my good man,limes and some maples yes

[essexjack]

Thankyou thankyou

[Mick Dempsey]

Yes, in my experience they love it. Just makes them angry.

 

Done a few in my time.

[Shane]

Not sure they 'like' it, but they certainly enjoy the challenge of growing back.

You can almost stand and watch the new growth.

 

The only euc I ever killed way my own one when I tried to re-locate it when it had reached 10 ft tall.

[breffni]

Not sure they 'like' it, but they certainly enjoy the challenge of growing back.

You can almost stand and watch the new growth.

 

The only euc I ever killed way my own one when I tried to re-locate it when it had reached 10 ft tall.

 

You murdering bastard!

[Stubby]

Dont know about like but they certainly respond to it ,. Bit like Holm Oak do .

[NFG]

Hi

 

Ive cut several Eucalyptus back to a stump or to a stick about 1.5m high & they will sprout lots of new vigourous growth.

 

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[sloth]

In my experience eucalyptus (in this country at least) respond to harsh pruning with lots of growth, much like willow or lime. I've dealt with the cyclical cutting aftermath of previously topped eucs many times, not once known it to kill them, but they do rot quickly. I've never seen one properly pollarded before, but I imagine they'd take well to it.