How to treat young gum tree with leaf damage?

[jono0000]

I'm hoping someone can help identify what bug/s are causing this damage and what to use to bring it under control. It seems to be stunting the growth/slowly killing my favourite tree

And any ideas on how to prune it would be great too

thank you

Jono

 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @jono0000,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Are there any other instances of the strange nodules you can see in your first photo? 

It looks like your eucalyptus tree may be showing symptoms of eucalyptus leaf galls, but I can't say for sure. Allow me to tag @Noelle to see what she thinks.

I suspect removing the affected leaves and disposing of them then applying a natural insecticide like Eco-Neem Concentrate to control insects and some Scotts Osmocote Native Controlled Release Fertiliser to promote the tree's overall health and resilience will be the best course of action, but I'd suggest we wait for her advice before proceeding.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[Noelle]

Hi @jono0000 

Jacob's suggestions sound like a good course of action at this stage.