Transplanting

Unless the plant has been growing for less than two seasons it is extremely difficult to successfully transplant Eucalypts without the correct machinery. To transplant younger trees they require both undercutting and side root pruning the year before moving. Cut a circle into the soil of 1ft radius around the trunk with a long spade blade. Do this in March one year and move the following spring taking a rootball of 1½ft radius. It is also helpful to remove about half the leaf area to reduce transpiration losses. Ensure they are well irrigated for at least 6 weeks afterwards. The success rate on larger trees is low. It is therefore important to ensure that they are planted where they are to grow to maturity in the first place.