Table 11.

Health and condition of small branches, twigs, and foliage described by the number of dead or dying branches and the presence of abnormal foliage of Eucalyptus leucoxylon (n = 298).

Dead or dying branches and/or twigsNumber of treesFrequency (%)
1. No death evident227.3
2. 0% to 20%20568.3
3. 21% to 40%6622.0
4. 41% to 60%31.0
5. 61% to 80%10.3
6. 81% to 100%20.7
Abnormal foliage
1. Appears normal28093.3
2. 0% to 20%82.7
3. 21% to 40%51.7
4. 41% to 60%00.0
5. 61% to 80%10.3
6. 81% to 100%62.0
Presence of decay and exudates
1. No decay detected13946.6
2. Minor areas of decay15953.4
3. Significant areas of decay3411.4
4. Exudates or resin present16455.0
5. Fungal fruiting bodies or cavities present31.0