Eucalyptus are great evergreen trees that have unique and aromatic blue-green leaves and a peeling bark that is highly decorative. The distinguishing characteristics of eucalyptus make them popular garden additions as ornamental trees or shrubs, while the foliage is also admired by florists.
There are many reasons to feature eucalyptus as part of your backyard ideas, they can be used as a tree or a shrub, or even as a privacy hedge due to its fast-growing nature. Pruning will be a must if you want to keep the plant restricted, otherwise eucalyptus can grow very large if left unchecked.
It is important to prune eucalyptus at the right time of year, whether it is small-scale formative pruning or larger renovation work. Knowing when to cut back eucalyptus correctly means you will avoid putting your plant at potential risk of harm or disease.
