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Originally Posted by RedTingle
...These guys are now 145, 170 and 240mm tall...
At this growth rate I'll be looking to trim before long in order to promote reduced inter-nodal spacing. Any tips on trimming this style of Eucalypt growth appreciated, it doesn't present as a pinching candidate but I'm unaware of preferred pruning methods.
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Gday Red!
Good to see that your little Tingles are doing so well!
If my calculations are correct, the image of your 170mm Euc is virtually life-sized:
This being the case, I would not be too concerned with the length of your internodes - they look fine up to the 5th or 6th node. Now that the lower nodes are more-or-less set, they should remain viable points from which to grow new leaders/branches, should you choose to perform a trunk chop at any time in the foreseeable future.
For now, my main concern would be to allow the treelings to grow unhindered for a while, taking advantage of their current vigour. Of course, letting them grow wild will more than likely let the new foliage and internodes reach truly massive proportions, but the benefits for the trunk and roots from such growth is paramount at this time. The sooner you can be rid of the 'crutches', the better.
It may seem like a long way off yet, but do you have any particular style in mind for these little trees?
Keep us posted.
Thanks.
Fly.