Does eucalyptus Nitens coppice?

nitens has more or less smooth bark, glossy green leaves and small, sessile buds and fruit in sevens. Coppice growth is conspicuous with opposite, sessile leaves persisting to sapling stage.

Do we have eucalyptus in NZ?

New Zealand lies across the ‘ditch’ (the Tasman Sea) from Australia – relatively nearby, but its vegetation is markedly different. It does not have native Eucalyptus (although there are many imports growing about the country now) and probably as a consequence, lacks the all-important fire ecology of Australia.

Is Eucalyptus fast growing?

Eucalyptus are among the fastest-growing tree species, so even a 30cm sapling of this dwarf species planted in spring could reach head height by the following summer. This means you can even start your own from seed and have a specimen tall enough to give you shade to sit under in five years or so.

Can you coppice gum trees?

Eucalyptus Pruning Tips Trees in cooler and dry climates can be pruned in summer. To coppice a eucalyptus tree, slightly angle the cuts, pruning the trunk(s) back about a foot to 18 inches above the ground and removing all side shoots. For unsightly or leggy growth, cut back to about 6 inches from the ground.

Where to plant eucalyptus trees in New Zealand?

Eucalyptus nitens has proven to be an extremely fast growing and cold-hardy forest species in cooler regions of New Zealand (Satchell, 2015). The species is also very tolerant of wind and can be planted on exposed hill country sites (Gea & Shelbourne, 2006).

When is the best time to buy Eucalyptus nitens?

Produces an excellent very pale veneer. Unsuitable for wet or drought-prone sites. Tolerates clay and salt winds. White flowers from January-March. Evergreen. Frost hardy. That’s all the stock we have in our online store.

What are the benefits of coppicing Eucalyptus nitens?

The major attribute of E nitens for firewood is its tremendous early growth rate that few other species can match in the range of sites and climates in which nitens thrives. Although there are other species which are far superior coppicers, a change of species to a more reliable coppicer will often mean increasing rotation times or lower yields.

What kind of wood is Eucalyptus nitens used for?

In Tasmania Eucalyptus nitens is one of the most important plantation tree species along with Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian blue gum) and Pinus radiata (Monterey pine). The timber is mainly used in general construction but is beginning to be used in furniture where the discolourations may be a feature.

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