We've inherited 2 eucalyptus trees in our new home. They are maybe 10ft tall and about 15 and 20 feet from the house.
I am a gardening novice but I think they have been well looked after. The guy said he cut them back once or twice a year (I'm sure he said twice). I think this is pollarded? We moved in in April and they must have been recently done as there were only a few leaves. Now there are loads and look lovely.
Anyway, I've read up and it seems lots of people would advise having them removed because of the roots. I'd like to keep them if possible as they are lovely and so I'm trying to find out how we should be looking after them.
I have a few questions:
- Should I have them removed? Are they too close to house/too big?
- How often should thy be pruned or pollarded (sorry I don't know which is the right terminology)
- Should I get a tree surgeon in or can we do it ourselves?
- How on earth do I find a decent and qualified tree surgeon? Is there an accredited members association or similar I should be looking at?
- How expensive are they?