Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusEucalyptus
Speciescinerea
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginSoutheastern Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - 10
Temperature (°F)5 - 50
Height1.8 - 3 m
Spread0.6 - 1.2 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionSingle trunk, broadleaf evergreen tree.
LandscapeAnnual for borders, container plant, houseplant and the foliage may be pruned and used in flower arrangements.
CultivationBest grown in full sun with medium moisture, well-drained soil. Tolerates some drought.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBark peels on smaller stems.
Flower DescriptionFragrant and showy, but the plant rarely flowers.
Colour DescriptionBark is reddish-brown the flowers are white and the leaves are a blue-green.

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