eucalyptus tree, companion planting??

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seawatch888 San Diego-ScrippsR, CA(Zone 10a) Jul 31, 2007

I have an embankment of eucalyptus trees behind my house which is fairly close. I want to do some underplanting under the limbs--I really need some ideas. I can't find any answers to this question. The companion plants don't have to be on a slope.

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June_Ontario Rosemont, ON(Zone 4a) Jul 31, 2007

I can't help you myself, but I have an idea: post your question on the Australian gardeners' forum!

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bettydee La Grange, TX(Zone 8b) Jul 31, 2007

Eucalyptus produces a chemical that prevents understory growth of other plants. That is why you seldom see anything growing under them. You will have to find plants that will thrive under them. These sites will give you an idea of some you could try.
http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s124492.htm
http://asgap.org.au/APOL34/jun04-4.html
http://www.smgrowers.com/resources/eucalyptus.asp

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seawatch888 San Diego-ScrippsR, CA(Zone 10a) Jul 31, 2007

Betty,

Thank you so much--the links gave me exactly the info I needed!

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