Hi, a few years ago we planted a eucalypt (we think it’s a yellow box). It has grown magnificently from a half a foot high seedling to a magnificently sized tree.

We have noticed this year, however, that all the lower branches are now brown. We live in the inner west of Melbourne and are wondering if it’s just the lack of rain or whether something else is the problem.

We’d also like to know whether it’s wise to cut off these branches at this time of the year.

Help! We aren’t gardeners unfortunately and were quite proud of the success we’ve had with the tree until now.

Thanks in advance.

(Let me know if you’d like a photo too – the brown branches are about a 1/4 of the tree)