Is Eucalyptus an invasive species?
Eucalyptus species have been grown for more than 50 years in Brazil on millions of acres in almost ideal growing conditions and have not demonstrated any invasive characteristics. In addition, Eucalyptus species, including E. grandis, have been grown in Florida for decades and are not considered invasive by the Florida Department of Agriculture, which has a very aggressive non-invasive species policy. Eucalyptus has been planted in the extreme southern United States where mild winters will allow some species to grow. There is no evidence that any of these Eucalyptus species have escaped from cultivation and caused any problems in the southeastern United States.
