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    • Photo of Eucalyptus pulverulenta foliage, form by Daderot

    Photo by Daderot

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    Eucalyptus pulverulenta

    Also Known As

    • Silver Mountain Gum
    • Silverleaf Mountain Gum

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Eucalyptus pulverulenta plant details

    Eucalyptus pulverulenta is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. In fall, spring and winter white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus pulverulenta

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and winter
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus pulverulenta

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is the euc that one sees most frequently in floral arrangements and wreaths (though many species can be used!). Its round, silvery, stem-clasping juvenile leaves are also nice on a live garden plant! Seed collected in Seattle from an outstanding vigorous specimen with a fabulous horizontal growth habit! It should also be quite cold-hardy.  12 °F.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Eucalyptus pulverulenta plant

    How to Grow Eucalyptus pulverulenta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Eucalyptus microtheca

    aka Eucalyptus coolabah, Coolibah

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus microtheca foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Eucalyptus gunnii

    aka Cider Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 30'-25'

    • sun
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus gunnii flower, foliage by Wouter Hagens
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    Eucalyptus grandis

    aka Flooded gum, Rose gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 130'-260'

    Width: 60'-80'

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus grandis form by Peter Richardson
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    Eucalyptus gunnii ssp. divaricata

    aka Eucalyptus gunnii var. divaricata, Cider Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus gunnii ssp. divaricata foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Eucalyptus parvula

    aka Eucalyptus parvifolia, Small Leaf Gum, Small-Leafed Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus parvula form by Cistus Nursery
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