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Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Silver Dollar Gum

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany /Dave Ryden

 

Description

This evergreen tree is graceful looking, reaching 25"-75' tall and wide, with a moderate growth rate. It has a slender, straight form with foliage that is grey-green in color and oval to round in shape. It needs full sun to grow well. Silver Dollar Gum is drought tolerant once it's established. Juvenile leaves are silver colored and round, thus the common name.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Width Range

25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.