Q.
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.
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/kobayashik/Mulchweed.html
http://ceventura.ucanr.edu/Gardening/Coastal/Veg-Fruit/Eucalyptus_Mulch/
http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/resrpts/rh_91_13.htm
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/kobayashik/Mulchweed.html
http://ceventura.ucanr.edu/Gardening/Coastal/Veg-Fruit/Eucalyptus_Mulch/
http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/resrpts/rh_91_13.htm
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