Trees
Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' (Silver Leaf Gum)
Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue'
Also known as Baby Blue Silver-Leaved Mountain Gum
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About This Plant
Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' (Silver Leaf Gum), 'Baby Blue' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Silver-leaved Mountain Gum , striking round silver foliage on whorled stems; popular in cut-flower work. 'Baby Blue' is the compact cut-foliage cultivar.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 11. Coppice every few years for best young foliage. Avoid heavy wet soils.
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 pulverulenta 'Baby Blue'
- Common name
- Baby Blue Silver-Leaved Mountain Gum
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 15-25 ft tall × 10-15 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
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