Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' (Florist Silver Dollar)
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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 |