Eucalyptus Cinerea Silver Dollar Tree Live Starter Plug Ready to Plant

Eucalyptus cinerea, commonly known as the Silver Dollar Tree, is an evergreen tree prized for its silvery-blue, rounded leaves that clasp the stems in opposite pairs. The foliage is highly aromatic and popular in cut flower arrangements and dried crafts. This live starter plug is ready to plant, offering a head start for gardeners looking to establish this fast-growing tree in their landscape or container garden.

With its distinctive coin-shaped leaves and graceful branching habit, the Silver Dollar Tree adds a unique textural element to gardens. It can be grown as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or in large containers where its size can be managed. The plant is also a favorite for floral design, providing long-lasting greenery with a pleasant menthol-like scent.

Plant Features

• Silvery-blue, rounded leaves that are highly aromatic
• Fast-growing evergreen tree or large shrub
• Excellent for cut foliage and dried arrangements
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Attracts pollinators with its small white flowers in summer

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Eucalyptus cinerea
• Plant Type: Evergreen tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy soils
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
• Mature Height: 20-40 feet in the landscape; smaller in containers
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for tree form

Planting & Care

Transplant the starter plug into a prepared hole that is twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Eucalyptus cinerea benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth, especially when grown in containers. In cooler zones, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in a bright, sunny spot. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the trunk.

What's Included

One (1) live Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Tree starter plug, ready to plant.