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. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.