| Hi Nice to see anyone trying to Bonsai the Eucalypts. Yes it does have a tap root but I believe many worry too much about cutting the taproot. The correct name for the main regenerating organ of the Euc. is "lignotuber", it is found as a swelling at the base of t he tree. However, in many species they can also regenerate from epicormic buds all along the trunk. All very handy for recovering from fire and very useful for the Bonsai-ist. Despite what many will say the Euc. can tolerate root pruning very successfully if appropriate precautions are taken (I have done this on many ocassions - one of my gum trees has been in full Bonsai training for over 20 years). Put simply if you root prune a Euc. you must not let the root ball become dry at all for 3 to 4 weeks. After that normal Bonsai treatment will be adequate. Over several years of root pruning they become better able to withstand root pruning with minimal stress. I am sure that many will disagree but this has been my actual experience over many years of Bonsai practice. regards dennis Mc | 
