Pond Boss Forums INTRO New Forum Member Introduction Leaves toxic to ponds?

Like DNickolaus said, before you talk to your extension agent, I'd identify the species of Eukes that you have dropping leaves into the pond.

IIRC they were brought to So. Cal. because their wood was valuable for railroad ties. They do well there because of the fog coming in off the ocean. It collects and drips off the leaves, effectively watering the trees.

I was told not to use the leaves or ground up branches in my compost pile, or for mulch.