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</div><p class="blog-intro" style="font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:32px;line-height:1.7;">Eucalypts are common on Brisbane blocks and among the most removed trees in the city. What to know before booking.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">Eucalypts are the most removed trees in Brisbane</h2><p>Gum trees (eucalypts) are the tree species we remove most frequently in Brisbane. They grow fast, get large, and the combination of heavy branches, fibrous bark, and dense wood makes them a real risk near structures. Grandma planted a gum 30 years ago and now it's 20 metres tall with branches over the house.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">Which eucalypts are common in Brisbane gardens</h2><p>Common suburban species include: Eucalyptus tereticornis (forest red gum), Eucalyptus grandis (flooded gum), Angophora costata (smooth-barked apple), Corymbia citriodora (lemon-scented gum), and Corymbia maculata (spotted gum). Scribbly gums and tallowwoods are also common.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">Are eucalypts protected in Brisbane?</h2><p>Some eucalypts are protected under VPOs, particularly larger specimens. Native species in environmental overlay zones have additional controls. We check VPO status as part of every quote — many suburban gum trees can be removed without a permit, but the large ones near houses often cannot.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">Removal costs</h2><p>Small eucalypt (under 5m): $199–$450. Medium (5–10m): $450–$900. Large (10–15m): $900–$1,800. Very large (15m+): $1,800–$3,500+. The density of eucalypt wood and the volume of timber (large gums produce enormous amounts of green waste) keeps these jobs at the higher end of each bracket.</p><div style="margin-top:36px;padding:20px;background:var(--green-light);border-radius:var(--radius);"><p style="margin:0;font-size:0.92rem;"><strong>Need a tree arborist in Brisbane?</strong> Call <a href="tel:0474011120" style="color:var(--green);font-weight:700;">0474 011 120</a> or <a href="contact.php" style="color:var(--green);font-weight:700;">fill in our quote form</a>. Same-day response, Mon–Sat 7am–6pm.</p></div></div><div><div class="card" style="padding:24px;position:sticky;top:100px;"><h4 style="margin-bottom:16px;">Get a Free Quote</h4><p style="font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--text-light);margin-bottom:16px;">Call or text photos for a same-day quote across Brisbane's north and east.</p><a href="tel:0474011120" class="btn btn-primary" style="width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:10px;">📞 0474 011 120</a><a href="contact.php" class="btn btn-outline" style="width:100%;justify-content:center;">Online Quote Form</a><hr style="margin:20px 0;border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--border);"><h4 style="margin-bottom:12px;">More Articles</h4><a href="blog-how-much-does-tree-removal-cost-brisbane-2026.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Brisbane in 2026?</a><a href="blog-8-signs-tree-needs-removing-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">8 Warning Signs Your Brisbane Tree Needs to Come Down</a><a href="blog-brisbane-city-council-tree-removal-permits-guide.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Brisbane City Council Tree Removal Permits: A Plain-English Guide</a><a href="blog-tree-lopping-vs-pruning-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Tree Lopping vs Pruning: What's the Difference and Why It Matters</a><a href="blog-cocos-palm-removal-brisbane-guide.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Cocos Palm Removal Brisbane: Cost, Council Rules, and What to Expect</a><a href="blog-brisbane-tree-removal-do-i-need-permit.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Do I Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Brisbane?</a><a href="blog-what-is-an-arborist-report-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">What Is an Arborist Report and When Do You Need One in Brisbane?</a><a href="blog-how-long-does-tree-removal-take-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">How Long Does Tree Removal Take? A Brisbane Homeowner's Guide</a></div></div></div></div></section><section class="section--sm">
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