Nilgiri Eucalyptus Plant

Planting And Care

• Choose a species hardy enough for your climate. Some varieties are hardier than others but eucalyptus will only become a tree in frost-free climates.
• Choose a species of eucalyptus that will fit into your landscape when mature.
• There are species from 20 to 60 (6 to 18 m) high at maturity and some make a broad tree while others are slender.
• Choose smaller trees for transplanting. Root bound plants do not transplant well.
• Select a full sun, well drained location.
• Dig a hole 3 to 4 (7.6to10.2 cm) wider than the root ball and the same depth.
• Remove the pot or any burlap around the root ball.
• Center the plant in the hole and refill the hole with the soil you took out.
• Water well to settle the soil.
• Add more soil if necessary to bring the level to the top of the root ball.
• Keep eucalyptus well watered the first season after planting.
• Don't water after the first season unless there is a prolonged drought.
• Fertilization is generally not required.