Trees
Eucalyptus cinerea (Silver Dollar Eucalyptus)
Eucalyptus cinerea 'Silver Dollar'
Also known as Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
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About This Plant
Eucalyptus cinerea (Silver Dollar Eucalyptus), 'Silver Dollar Eucalyptus' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus , Australian native widely grown for round silver-blue juvenile foliage prized in cut-flower work. Fast-growing; can be coppiced for stem production.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained; tolerates lean and dry soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 11. Marginally hardy in zone 8 PNW; site in warmest exposure. Avoid heavy wet soils. Generally trouble-free.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Eucalyptus cinerea 'Silver Dollar'
- Common name
- Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 25-60 ft tall × 15-30 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Winter through spring
- Bloom color
- White
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling