How do I coppice a Eucalyptus gunnii?
Formative pruning, coppicing and pollarding of eucalyptus are best carried out in late winter to early spring (February to March), just before plants are actively in growth. Coppicing and pollarding are best initiated early in the life of the tree, rather than used on over large or damaged mature trees, which may or may not regenerate in response. * To coppice a eucalyptus, cut back the trunk or branches to 5-7.5cm (2-3in) above the ground or to the stubs left the previous year. * When pollarding a eucalyptus, cut back to stubs on the main trunk, usually 2m (6½ft) high.
