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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

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 thrives in full sun and adapts to a wide range of soil conditions; giving it the 'Silver
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — the bark of Eucalyptus polyanthemos is deeply textured and peeling
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — the Silver Dollar Gum thrives in full sun and adapts to a wide range of soil conditions
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — is an evergreen with round
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — which are about 2 to 4 inches in diameter
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Its leaves are commonly used in floral arrangements; bark sheds to reveal a smooth surface; giving it the 'Silver
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — although it prefers well-drained sites
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — giving it the 'Silver Dollar' moniker
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — scientifically known as Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — is an evergreen with round; drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun with well-draining soil
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it grows up to 60 feet tall and 45 feet wide
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — tree for full
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — giving it the 'Silver Dollar' moniker, image 32
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