Eucalyptus Tree growing out of control. Do the roots grow loads too?

[Denisec4502]

We have planted a Eucalyptus tree abut 10 ft from our house. It is growing rapidly. Do the roots cause a problem?

[skylight]

Hi Denise, Ideally it should be planted at least 2 meters from any water pipes or buildings. Width of roots will grow approx 2/3rd the height of the mature tree . Skylight

[curlyfilm]

i had one close, never did any damage with roots too the house, but it grew at least 12 feet every year, i had to prune it twice a year
i would honestly cut it down, and move it as far away as possibe or move yours

[curlyfilm]

sorry bad english, should say
i would honestly cut it down, and plant one as far away as possibe or move yours, if its not too established

[Lonnie]

if you type Eucalyptus trees into the search at the bottom of the page, you'll get all the answers you'll need, a couple from me there also.

[Thunderbird+]

In brief, the tree does get very large and is only suitable for large gardens and 10ft in my oppiniom is far too close to the house!

[Catso]

We have one, and the garden designer that recommended it was emphatic we must prune it back every year.