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    • Photo of Eucalyptus cinerea foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Eucalyptus cinerea

    Also Known As

    • Argyle Apple
    • Silver Dollar Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-60'
    • W: 30'-50'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Eucalyptus cinerea plant details

    Eucalyptus cinerea is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. 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 cinerea

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus cinerea

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Especially ornamental, this small tree is broad and irregular with attractive bluish leaves and reddish fibrous bark (not peeling); adaptable to poor soils and hot summers, hardy to 15° F. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    The large fragrant, silvery-blue, rounded foliage is used fresh or dried in arrangements. A beautiful small evergreen tree with striking and distinct foliage color. Can be pruned into a dense arching bush or medium sized tree that grows to 40' high. Few pest or diseases affect Eucalyptus, over-watering and over-fertilizing is their greatest downfall.

    By: Almost Eden

    Another favorite in dried arrangements; for more: http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pda_85c0.html

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Eucalyptus cinerea plant

    How to Grow Eucalyptus cinerea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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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