Spinning Gum, Silver Dollar Gum, Round-Leafed Gum
Fast-growing, Eucalyptus perriniana (Spinning Gum) is a small evergreen tree or large shrub of open, spreading habit adorned with smooth bark, flaking in ribbons, off-white, gray, or green. Rich with a sweet, menthol-like fragrance, the aromatic foliage is rounded bluish-green when juvenile, lance-shaped, pendulous, and silver-green when adult. In summer, abundant clusters of 3 creamy-white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. This Eucalyptus makes a lovely specimen tree. Prized by florists, the stems with juvenile leaves are frequently used in flower arrangements.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eucalyptus |
| Common names | Eucalyptus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eucalyptus |
| Common names | Eucalyptus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Eucalyptus perriniana (Spinning Gum) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus perriniana (Spinning Gum) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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