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Problem With Eucalyptus Tree.?
Hi. I planted a Eucalyptus Mannifera "Patches" in March, 2006. It was a small tree in a 200mm pot.
It is a fast grower having reached about 25 feet. It is supposed to produce creamy nectar - rich flowers but the one i have has not yet flowered. About 6 months ago, the canopy of new growth started to turn brown. It looks if it has died on the top, but it is still growing branches below the canopy with new green leaves. Any idea what could be wrong with it. I hope i have described the problem correctly. Thanks for your answers.
Thanks for the answers, guys. This is what it says on the back of the label:
A small slender tree (5-7m. tall) with a smooth waxy trunk spotted with cream or red patches, and a gracefull canopy of fine grey-green foliage. Masses of creamy nectar-rich flowers bloomfrom winter to summer. Will thrive in semi arid to cool temperate climates in near-coastal or inland regions. Drought hardy, tolerates heavy frost. Prefers an open position or light shade . Soils may be sand, well drained clay loam or stoney. Ph neutral to slightly acid.
Water deeply occasionaly until established, thereafter will take care of itself. May be fed with low phosphorus fertilizer in early spring or late summer.
I planted the tree in accordance with the label
There are many Eucalyptus species growing in my area. Some have got the same type of leave as mine. I also have another two that are growing without any problems.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
You've had a problem with it drying out or the roots have been too wet. The top canopy is supplied with water from the roots. If it has had problems, the canopy (the youngest leaves) are affected first. The canopy has most of the new leaves and shoot and being the highest as well, you notice the problem more. Also, I believe that there is a fungal problem with some eucalyptus that can cause canopy damage but I'm not sure of those details.
Source(s): Horticultural knowledge - CajunboyLv 71 decade ago
I can't imagine Eucalyptus being a really hearty plant. I have to believe that it can be affected by extreme weather. Many plant growers lost many plants this past winter and I'm guessing that you either had extreme cold temps where you reside or you didn't have a good balance of food/water.
May I suggest you supply the top of the ground with fresh fertilized soil or even dig some of the old soil out. You haven't explained how it's planted or where or how much sunlight, so it's difficult to guess what's going on here. Also, you many want to find some really effective insecticides and pour them along with some plant fertilizers directly into the soil for a time. You may very well have ants or worms deep in the soil where the roots are trying to root...We just don't have all the info, but try some of these remedies..
Much of this is common sense when growing plants as this, you have all the conditions that can affect plants. Read up and research this particular family and you may find your problem..
Good luck and best wishes.
