Q.
Can eucalyptus leaves be used for compost or mulch?
Can eucalyptus leaves be used for compost or mulch?
A.
The research supports the idea of using eucalyptus leaves, composted or
uncomposted, as a mulch or composted as a soil amendment. No problems using it.
This is contrary to most public opinion.
The research supports the idea of using eucalyptus leaves, composted or
uncomposted, as a mulch or composted as a soil amendment. No problems using it.
This is contrary to most public opinion.
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/kobayashik/Mulchweed.html
http://ceventura.ucanr.edu/Gardening/Coastal/Veg-Fruit/Eucalyptus_Mulch/
Hi
I reside in Australia and compost Gum leaves ,bark ..they break down rapidly with blood bone and mix in with lawn clipping .The result is pleasing ,lots of worms!