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Don’s Expert Answers: Large Lemon Scented Gum in large backyard. Planted when neighbours all had large backyards, but now houses have been built close to the tree. Is this dangerous? I recently had to cut down and grind the stumps of two other Lemon scented gums as they were very close to the fence line and the new house built in the neighbour’s backyard. The remaining gum is a few metres from where the trees were. Will the dying root systems from the other trees make the remaining tree unstable? Last question are these trees a fire hazard because of the eucalyptus oil?

Question From: Julie in Bedford, Perth Western Australia Nature of problem: Large Lemon Scented Gum in large backyard. Planted when neighbours all had large backyards, but now houses have been built close to the tree. Is this dangerous? I recently had to cut down and...

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Don’s Expert Answers: Jacaranda with a severed root

Question From: Olivia in PArklands, Nairobi International Nature of problem: Jacaranda with a severed root Type of Plant (if known): Jacaranda – 50 years old 6 ft around Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Our carpenter...

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Question From: David in Nambour, Nambour Queensland Nature of problem: — Type of Plant (if known): — Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): — Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: —...

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