Growing Eucalyptus in Georgia: Winter Survival Strategies

Why Eucalyptus Fails Here

Some eucalyptus are hardy below zero, but Georgia's alternating warm/cold winter cycles kill them. Warm January days followed by 20s turn them to compost.

Keys to Survival

• Site: well-drained, dry, north/east side of windbreak.
• Minimal fertilizer early summer; none after July.
• No irrigation beyond rainfall.
• Cover with sheet on nights in teens.

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