Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, Silver Dollar Gum, Red Box

Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 40' to 50' / 12.20m to 15.20m
Spread 35' to 40' / 10.60m to 12.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Brown, yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage