Eucalyptus, an unusually hyperactive tree revered by some and castigated by others for being dirty, hazardous, invasive and generally disagreeable, is causing havoc on a forested San Francisco ...

Eucalyptus globulus, or Tasmanian blue gum, was introduced to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1853 from Australia as an ornamental tree. The trees grow fast and tall, but the invasive species poses ...

Eucalyptus trees are known for their rapid growth and aromatic leaves, and they can also be a complex addition to your garden. They provide numerous ecological benefits, including shade, habitat ...

Palm and eucalyptus trees are pretty. They signal Southern California lifestyles — palms for the tropics, the exotic, the lofty elegance of a faraway dreamscape; while eucalyptus evoke the quiet ...

View the full episode transcript. This article was first published in February 1, 2018, and was updated on April 11, 2024. Depending on whom you ask, eucalyptus trees are either an icon in California ...

“Not all Eucalypts need pruning, but if we have had lots of sun they will put on growth,” says Melanie. “Choose the late ...

Also called blue gum, eucalyptus is a fast-growing tree native to Tasmania, an island state south of the Australian mainland. During the California Gold Rush of the 1800s, they were planted for ...

The eucalyptus tree is native to Australia and provides food and shelter to koalas, among other wildlife. It has spread rapidly in other countries, too, including Portugal, where it was introduced ...

In Walnut Creek, a late-night scene showed a eucalyptus on top of a car. A 79-year-old passenger died at the scene. The driver was injured. In Union City last week several eucalyptus trees toppled ...