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Silver Dollar Gum

Eucalyptus Polyanthemos

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Overview

Eucalyptus polyanthemos, or Silver Dollar Gum, is an evergreen with round, silvery-blue leaves that provide year-round interest. Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it grows up to 60 feet tall and 45 feet wide. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with well-draining soil. Its leaves are commonly used in floral arrangements; bark sheds to reveal a smooth surface. Attracts wildlife but is fire-resistant for added landscape safety.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — The Silver Dollar Gum is generally low maintenance
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Attracts wildlife but is fire-resistant for added landscape safety; consider ample space for its mature size toSilver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — which are about 2 to 4 inches in diameter; drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun withSilver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — It has a moderate to fast growth rateSilver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — the bark of Eucalyptus polyanthemos is deeply textured and peeling; consider ample space for its mature size toSilver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 40 to 70 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 50 feetSilver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — silvery-blue leaves that provide year-round interest+50

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — The Silver Dollar Gum is generally low maintenance
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Attracts wildlife but is fire-resistant for added landscape safety; consider ample space for its mature size to
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — which are about 2 to 4 inches in diameter; drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — It has a moderate to fast growth rate
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — the bark of Eucalyptus polyanthemos is deeply textured and peeling; consider ample space for its mature size to
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 40 to 70 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 50 feet
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — silvery-blue leaves that provide year-round interest
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Regular pruning in the first years will encourage a strong, well-shaped canopy
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — It has a moderate to fast growth rate; drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Its leaves are commonly used in floral arrangements; bark sheds to reveal a smooth surface
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it grows up to 60 feet tall and 45 feet wide; consider ample space for its mature size
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Mature specimens can reach heights of 40 to 70 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 50 feet; giving it the 'Silver
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with well-draining soil, image 25
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — offering substantial shade and visual structure.<br><br>This species is esteemed for its round
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — although it prefers well-drained sites; consider ample space for its mature size to avoid overcrowding
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — making it a suitable choice for water-conserving gardens.<br><br>When incorporating this tree into your design
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — adding further ornamental interest.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; drought-tolerant once established, it
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — consider ample space for its mature size to avoid overcrowding
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — adding further ornamental interest.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 9-11
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with well-draining soil
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — scientifically known as Eucalyptus polyanthemos; drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — silvery-blue leaves that provide year-round interest; giving it the 'Silver Dollar' moniker
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — offering substantial shade and visual structure.<br><br>This species is esteemed for its round; consider ample
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Attracts wildlife but is fire-resistant for added landscape safety
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