Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum

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Height Guide

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  • 40cm/45L: Approx. 1.5-2m tall
$250.00
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  • Australian Native
  • Bird Attracting
  • Carbon Offsetter
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Eucalyptus
  • Fast Growing
  • feature bark
  • Feature Tree
  • Full Sun
  • Hardy
  • Low Maintenance
  • Medium
  • Ornamental
  • Ornamental Tree
  • Specimen
  • Wildlife Friendly

Learn About Your New Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum

Eucalyptus cinerea, commonly known as Silver Dollar Gum, is a fast-growing, evergreen Australian native valued for its distinctive round, silver-grey foliage, aromatic leaves, and textured bark. Highly sought after for gardens, windbreaks, street planting, and floral arrangements, this low-maintenance eucalyptus thrives in full sun and adapts to varied soil types.

With a mature height of 10-15 meters and a spreading canopy of 8-10 meters, Eucalyptus cinerea provides year-round visual appeal and habitat for wildlife. Its foliage is widely used in floral design, while its strong, upright form makes it an excellent feature tree, windbreak, or shade provider. Drought-tolerant and resilient, it requires minimal upkeep, making it a top choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Key Features:

  • Common Name: Silver Dollar Gum
  • Botanical Name: Eucalyptus cinerea
  • Mature Height: 10-15 meters
  • Mature Width: 8-10 meters
  • Spacing: Can be planted 7-9 meters apart for large-scale planting or closer for windbreaks and dense screening
  • Foliage: Silvery-blue, round leaves, aromatic when crushed, commonly used in floral arrangements
  • Flowering Period: Blooms late winter to spring
  • Growth Habit: Upright with a spreading canopy, providing excellent shade and shelter
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen – maintains year-round greenery
  • Tolerates: Drought, poor soils, and urban conditions
  • Drought Hardy: Yes – thrives with minimal water once established
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun for optimal growth and foliage colour
  • Maintenance: Moderate – can be pruned to maintain a shrub-like form or left to grow into a large feature tree

Best Uses:

  • Feature tree: Ideal for gardens, parks, and streetscapes
  • Windbreaks & screening: Fast-growing and effective in rural or urban settings
  • Floral arrangements: Popular cut foliage used in floral design
  • Wildlife habitat: Provides shelter and food for native birds and pollinators
  • Drought-resistant landscapes: Thrives in low-water conditions


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