“Choose the late winter through to the early spring to prune a eucalyptus tree, just before shrubs begin to grow again.” For standard trees, in the first year, Melanie shares the following ...

Eucalyptus and lime are often pollarded every two to three years to maintain a compact size or smaller foliage. Remember to feed your tree after pruning to encourage plenty of new young growth.

Established trees do not usually need fertilizing. Knowing when and how to prune a eucalyptus is vital to maintaining this fast-growing tree. But pollarding is another option to consider.