Euc Camaldulensis (River Red Gum) Stump

[aaron_tas]

love your style fly, truly ozzy

[kcpoole]

Did you remove much foliage at the same time?

Ken

[FlyBri]

Did you remove much foliage at the same time?

Gday KC!

The first and last photos were taken on the same day, so if you compare them you'll get an idea how much foliage I removed. Looking at the pics, I'd guess I removed close to 75% of the foliage. I usually cut back to 2 or 3 leaves per branch (more if it is lower or weaker than other branches). I half expect that most of the leaves I left in place will wither and fall off as the new buds come through - I dunno why it happens that way, but it is what I have observed.

Thanks.

Fly.

[Psymo]

Hi FlyBri,

I think thats a good point about the post layering process that i have unintentionally overlooked. The introduction of a good growing mix/removal of spent sphagnum, I will definitely be considering this in future

Cheers.

[Steven]

Another excellent, educational and entertaining post Mr Fly!

Can you please share with us your experiences with timing and aftercare for repoting and/or root pruning Euc's?

Thanks in advance,
Steven