Eucalyptus trees can be controversial

[@Frazzo]

The key to having Eucalyptus develop stably is to plant them as seedlings so the root system can establish in the ground. In a pot, the roots grow in circles and don't radiate outward quick enough to out pace the top growth. That will make them more susceptible to blow down or wet snow loads.

[@texastropics]

That was my understanding as well. All my trees were put in as tiny seedlings. Some I germinated myself.

[@raphlvlogs271]

The temperate landscape should have more evergreen broadleaf trees like them.

[@texastropics]

L0 I totally agree I love them. I took many trips to Australia and am happy I grow them as a reminder of my time there.

[@takemyjobpleeez]

E. neglecta is named for the town of Omeo, Vic. AU. It's in the East Gippsland, which borders the Monaro region. E. neglecta does very well here in the in the Charlotte area (I live nearby in SC). There are some big E. cinerea scattered around the city of Charlotte, and Lake Wylie area. Other species that go well are here: E. parvula, one of my favorites, E. dalrympleana, E. crenulata, and E. pulverulenta. I'm sure there are others I have not come across yet.

[@texastropics]

Good to know - thanks! I did work for the City of Melbourne on a project but never made it out that far east. You might want to try E. pauciflora it's probably the hardiest of the bunch

[@takemyjobpleeez]

@@texastropics E. pauciflora did very well at a local private arboretum (Bartlett Tree Experts Experimental Grounds) , but was removed for some unexplained reason. There were two large 40 year old E gunnii, that were removed by mistake, when I worked there in 2002,. Error in communication. E. crenulata, was another one that met fate with a chainsaw. I loved seeing it flower. Can't remember if the E. neglacta is still there, but they have an E. parvula that's spectacular. E. dalrympleana does great here, too, but prone to mechanical damage from occasional icing events. There's several large ones, at a home in nearby Monroe, NC, that flower and set seed. A bit gnarled and scruffy, but still interesting.

[@takemyjobpleeez]

I forgot E. pulverulenta. I've seen quite a few of those here, too. I love the sculptured look.

[@texastropics]

@@takemyjobpleeez You don't hear too much about Eucs in the east. Here they are slowing catching on because they are great at handling our dry summers. The selection is very limited but I find they are not too difficult to start from seed.

[@takemyjobpleeez]

@@texastropics Thanks to the internet, seeds are easier to find. I started in the early 90's, getting my seeds mail order from AU....a place called "Seederama". They had hundreds. I must have been the only one around here experimenting. I had much luck with E. camaldulensis, and E viminalis, but they got too large, too fast, and I removed them.I'm starting over with smaller species from now on. I just moved into my parent's old place, so there's plenty of lawn I can cover. lol. I've tried are acacias, too, but not much luck on those. Speaking of acacias, A friend in the Netherlands (z 7)that has much luck with A. rubida, and A. obliquinerva. I'll def try those out.

[@ZE308AC]

Make sure you buy a small eucalyptus tree varieties or it will be a nightmare

[@texastropics]

Very true. I only buy/grow the ones that can fit on a standard lot. None of the 50+ footers for me, unless I had a couple acres where they could be far from my house and have the room to spread out.

[@chickenfarm09]

What about E. gunnii, and E. coccifera? Aren't they the hardiest?

[@texastropics]

They are pretty hardy trees as well but these two have a slight edge (about 5 degrees) out here in the PNW. Sometimes you will see gunnii, but I know that gunnii can't survive longterm on the mainland of BC where neglecta and pauciflora can. I have seen a large gunnii, but not coccifera to my knowledge.

[@ilyaIvanov_personal]

@@texastropicsI grow gunni “azura” in Czechia, zone 6b. This Winter it was -13 Celsius for 5 days straight, only half of it survived.

[@texastropics]

@@ilyaIvanov_personal That's pretty cold, but at least it didn't all die.

[@Tony.795]

@@texastropics I have a gunnii 'azura' as well. It's a variety that was discovered during forestry trials to be the among the hardiest Eucalyptus trees. It grows more compact than straight gunnii, so it became intersting for horticulture. Mine has been very hardy, the coldest so far were nights where temperatures dropped to around -18 C. It has not suffered any damage so far except the very top few inches of the shoots dried out once. It's approaching 30 feet but has slowed down drastically this year. I planted it in February 2017 as a very small plant in a semi shaded area. I have grown a niphophila from seed three years ago and planted it outside immediately after germination. It has done good as well so far.

[@nixrate]

funny as an Australian i hate these trees. massive fire hazard and drop crap all year round attract native animals as well which damage housing and move in, root systems are very destructive aswell and impossible to kill/remove. Maples seem a lot less trouble and not as dangerous.

[@Oatmilllk]

I’m an Australian and I ADORE our native eucalyptus. Also the native animals are a blessing

[@nixrate]

not if you have fruit trees or a vegetable garden. make good firewood though.@@Oatmilllk

[@texastropics]

As a Canadian I hate maple trees. Terrible things, for all the same reasons you outlined aside from the fire hazard. Messy, destructive roots, prone to disease and dead half the year. A tree I would never plant or recommend. I removed the four maple trees from this yard as they were tearing up my sidewalks, killing my lawn, and were destructive to the house and underground utilities. My neighborhood had 200-300 maple trees planted when it was built, there a less than 10 remaining. All a matter of perspective I suppose.

[@ashtoncook7785]

Gum tree name

[@texastropics]

I do give the name in the video and its in the description too. Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp “niphophila” on the right and Eucalyptus neglecta on the left.