Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Silver Dollar Gum, Red Box Gum
Description
An evergreen tree, this eucalyptus is graceful and medium in size with a moderate growth rate. It has a slender, straight form with foliage that is gray-green in color and oval to round in shape. It needs full sun to grow well.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers