Eucalyptus pulverulenta Baby Blue (Florist Silver Dollar)
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.
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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
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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)FallWinter |
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 |