That's a real beauty! I read that they were imported from Australia for their drought tolerance and fast growth. It was thought that they would make good railroad ties, but they split as soon as the iron spike was driven into them. They were planted all over southern California in the early 20th. century as landscape trees. There are some truly magnificent specimens along Main Street in Ramona.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
I milled one once and all of the lumber twisted and cracked. Save one board milled perfect quarter sawn. Heavy as can be.
@tylerhenry492
Жыл бұрын
Mostly imported for repairing ships
@snowyseb
Жыл бұрын
G'day, Eucalyptus are our bread and butter here in South Australia, loads of different species. Ranging from very unique, unusual shaped small eucalyptus with huge fruits and flowers, to epic proportions of larger varieties. All fantastic to work on and be a part of the ecosystem that large eucalyptus provides. Maturing to veteran eucs can have such a host of hollows or cavities for native wildlife and birds, here in South Australia there's over 300 species of animals that rely solely on hollows for habitat/nesting. The vast majority of firewood here is eucalyptus, as it burns hot and long. Also, there's definitely a few noteworthy species that are highly regarded for timber, not a true eucalypt, but the Spotted gum 'Corymbia maculata' makes fantastic hardwood flooring and other products, such as axe handles, shovel handles etc. Along with any eucalyptus, they make fantastic milling for slabs and furniture. Redgum, eucalyptus camaldulensis is an absolutely gorgeous timber when milled and used as table top etcetera. Have to say its absolutely fantastic working on these beautiful trees, definitely feel in awe up in the canopy swinging about. Plus they can make for a hell of a climb, as wide as they are tall a lot of the time. Interesting to see your side of things across the pond. Cheers!
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the additional information. We have about ten different varieties of Euc in California that I have seem. I would enjoy seeing Australia.
@ruthlessgoat3702
Жыл бұрын
Aren't they sometimes called 'Ghost Gums" in Australia?
@Jedda73
Жыл бұрын
Those trees are native to my part of Australia. When I was a kid one of our games was to grab the peeling bark of these trees in the school grounds, and pull off a huge sheet and then run for it. Every now and then a massive huntsman spider would be hiding under it, and scare the crap out of everyone in the vicinity.
@GardenerEarthGuy
Жыл бұрын
I had a property in Humboldt County with these- a lightning strike set one on fire. We stopped it from spreading by water from a four inch pump off an artesian well- but it was coals for days under the ground. I love this tree, but would never have one near my home without a break. They burn so hot that the heat is hard to describe.
@DeathsGarden-oz9gg
Жыл бұрын
True but the worst ones are palm trees that get damaged from all the cutting to make it look good all that sap just makes it burn.
@mellissalefevre7772
23 күн бұрын
Beautiful tree, I love how it's shape has been cared for with no ugly pollarding, like we see here in South Africa.
@hippiebits2071
Жыл бұрын
They have these magnificent trees all along the Feather River at one of the parks in Oroville. There is a path along the river, and it was just an absolutely amazing walk. I could have easily spent all day watching the river and taking it all in.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Love the feather river
@michaeldougfir9807
5 ай бұрын
My suggestion re the black oak leaf difference: "juvenile foliage". Several trees have it. As the leaves age they change into the classic shape for that variety of tree. My mom loved "silver dollar" eucalyptus. The juvenile leaves were pretty much circular. These were used by florists for example. Later as the tree producing these ages it makes the sicle type leaves.
@arboristBlairGlenn
5 ай бұрын
Going back to my older videos?
@danielgeiger7739
Жыл бұрын
Re eucalyptus in wood working, I've got some iron bark eucalyptus down in Santa Barbara and turned some bottle stoppers and small boxes. Excellent turning wood, very hard, and gorgeous color.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Bigger boards tend to twist but for turnings, great wood. Especially the red ironbark
@Michilar
Жыл бұрын
These Eucalyptus seem to constantly drop over on the Mills College campus. A few years back they did significant damage to the roof of one of the buildings. They are beautiful, but I much prefer the native oaks, which provide much more habitat and food for our native critters.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Well, we are stuck with them now!
@Michilar
Жыл бұрын
@@arboristBlairGlenn Until those heavy rain storms keep uprooting them, year after year.
@HenleyHenderson
Жыл бұрын
I like the the fragrance of eucalyptus trees when passing thru a Grove, usually on the coast.
@nigelwylie01
Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite aromas too. There was a grove of eucalyptus trees in the hospital car park where I go regularly, and it was something looked forward to drinking in. Sadly it’s all gone now to accommodate more car park spaces. Probably a good idea since they do have a tendency to drop branches in the hot months!
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
When you chip a load, the smell can knock you down
@nigelwylie01
Жыл бұрын
@@arboristBlairGlenn I can barely imagine! Litres of fresh volatile oils, all being released at once. Pretty heady stuff. According to a quick look online, Eucalyptus wood is extensively used in Australia as fuel, and the timber is commonly used in buildings and fencing. Also the bark of many species is used in papermaking and tanning. But I don’t suppose you have time or need for any of those things!
@ruthlessgoat3702
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. For every tree, there is some insect or other organism that wants to munch on it. You have to admire trees, as they obviously cannot run away from danger or predators. This is my Captain Obvious moment for the day. Have a safe and fun 4th.
@ClellWise
Жыл бұрын
Interesting and awesome specimen. thanks Blair
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@williamlloyd3769
Жыл бұрын
These trees are all over Ventura County in SoCal. Mostly planted as windbreaks by farmers.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
One tree can become a forest
@austindouglas13
Жыл бұрын
Definitely a beauty. Just started learning how to climb here in Michigan. I rather enjoy being up in the canopy.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
It’s a life style that gets in your blood
@patrickkennedy3786
Жыл бұрын
I think that red pigmentation in young oak acts as sunscreen. See it in arbutus and manzanitas as well. That Birdseye grain is crazy. Thought the tree had a virus at first.
@matthewtaylor2185
Жыл бұрын
My big old apple tree has rubbed together unions like that...long since grown together and look like they were always one.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Never seen that in any fruit tree
@matthewtaylor2185
Жыл бұрын
@arboristBlairGlenn grafted to itself. Looked just like your eucalyptus tree example but smaller. Wish I could post a picture here...might have to go make a video and post it.
@johnr5252
Жыл бұрын
That smooth bark looks a bit like a large Crepe Myrtle.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Very close
@holymoly6829
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting Back in native Australia Is this the tree Koala 🐨 live eating the leaves ??
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@Gordon_L
Жыл бұрын
Substantial trees Glenn , they often provide nesting cavities for wildlife too . Re. gloves , have you tried riggers gloves , especially the ones made of pigskin instead of cowhide , more flexible and quite durable .
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
I need a brand name to see
@Gordon_L
Жыл бұрын
@@arboristBlairGlenn I'm not familiar with the brands in your stores and both Lowes and Home Depot have geo location blocking for my country and I don't currently use a VPN . Harbour Freight have Pigskin gloves with a 95% positive rating in the "Hardy" brand . Cheap too . If you google pigskin riggers gloves or pigskin work gloves you will get results easier than me trying to find what's available to you .
@harmonicliving3507
Жыл бұрын
Great job nice tree
@kirkshar
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful trees! Glad you were able to show them to us!
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sharon
@grapaliciousneedshelp
Жыл бұрын
Those things were MASSIVE!!
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Still are😊
@compostjohn
Жыл бұрын
Good wood for burning - but needs to be split AS SOON as cut up, as once it's even slightly dry, it is nigh-on impossible to split.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites but use with caution. Can get too hot
@batmantiss
Жыл бұрын
I've heard climbing eucalyptus is almost a religious experience in it's own right...I can almost see why. That'd be a wild tree to climb SRT!
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! If you get a chance, do it.
@brianc3481
Жыл бұрын
I should look up what eucalyptus wood grain looks like. Those maxi flex are really good - I saw someone using them and gave them a shot. I also wear the Milwaukee ones if I can get them at a decent price. I wonder how welding gloves would do with rope 😅
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Welding gloves work for roping but are too large and bulky.
@BobNchannel
Жыл бұрын
wow that is a big project stay safe out there
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Another day Another tree--
@Willywallass
Ай бұрын
We have a huge one in our backyard. Well, to be honest it’s in my neighbors yard but it has kind of grown over the property line. There’s one limb that is growing over the corner of my back fence. I want to strap it to the other limb to prevent it from falling. My question is, do you think this would help the limb from falling in the future?
@arboristBlairGlenn
Ай бұрын
Without seeing it I can only guess. Sorry
@dankotos61
Жыл бұрын
Wow that is a beautiful tree
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Fun to climb
@patrickd3256
Жыл бұрын
Are you sure it’s a blue gum? After going to the LA Country Arboretum I learned that there are soo many eucalyptus that look the same but are different species. This looks more like Eucalyptus nobilis to me, but you have way more experience so I’ll yield to you. Love the vids!
@samuelluria4744
Жыл бұрын
😐
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Blue Gum. The giant of Eucalyptus in
@samuelluria4744
Жыл бұрын
The Man responded.... what do you say?
@patrickd3256
Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to make sure. I guess I’m just used to seeing blue gums in their shedding state. Did you expect me to rage and throw a brick through my computer Sammy?
@samuelluria4744
Жыл бұрын
@@patrickd3256 - Just say thank you..🤣
@chrisharmon5453
Жыл бұрын
As a utility vegetation inspector I hate eucalyptus.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
All relative I guess
@justindavis1546
Жыл бұрын
Good tree for your pet Koala.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Can’t find mine
@DeathsGarden-oz9gg
Жыл бұрын
I have a question about my um invasive trees on the land my mom just bought. We have cut 30 of the 80 trees down. I'm in NV and the trees I'm talking about are salt cedar trees they use I hear up to 200 gallons of water a day and have very deep tap roots.
@arboristBlairGlenn
Жыл бұрын
Question?
@DeathsGarden-oz9gg
Жыл бұрын
@@arboristBlairGlenn is there wood good for anything I have a few good round ball lump things a tree cancer I think so would any wood turners won't it or no?. Sorry I'm bad with words
How is it that, considering every thing is politically correct especially in of all places, silicon valley has a tree with a highly racist name called "blue gum"? Is it hypocrisy, ignorance, or has the woke mob not came across it yet? I find this way too ridiculous and hilarious. Regardless its a beautiful tree and I hope your well Blair
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