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Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Silver Dollar Gum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

Tan

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

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.