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Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' (Florist Silver Dollar)

Florist Silver Dollar 'Baby Blue', Silver-Leaved Mountain Gum 'Baby Blue', Powdered Gum 'Baby Blue', Silver Mountain Gum 'Baby Blue'


Incredibly popular amongst florists, Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' (Florist Silver Dollar) is a small evergreen tree or sprawling shrub of open, spreading habit adorned with a ravishing foliage of blue-gray rounded leaves. Unlike many Eucalypti, it retains its juvenile rounded foliage into maturity. Highly scented, the leaves and stems are covered in a white waxy powder making them last a long time in a vase. In the fall and spring, abundant clusters of creamy-white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. Versatile, this Eucalyptus features a very interesting architecture and makes a lovely specimen tree for the smaller garden. Excellent for flower arrangements.

  • Grows up to 12-30 ft. tall (3-9 m) and 12-20 ft. wide (3-6 m). Very prunable, so can be kept under control easily
  • Performs best in full sun in average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic soil that does not dry out. Protect from cold, drying winds. Drought resistant.
  • Easy to grow, easy to care for. Dear resistant.
  • Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf and oedema.
  • Propagate by seed in spring or summer.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

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Requirements

Hardiness 8 – 11
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 Eucalyptus
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 12' – 30' (3.6m – 9m)
Spread 12' – 20' (3.6m – 6m)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 8 – 11
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 Eucalyptus
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 12' – 30' (3.6m – 9m)
Spread 12' – 20' (3.6m – 6m)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden

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