- Silver dollar tree
Botanical name: eucalyptus cinerea
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 80 ft tall in height and 20 ft in width
Bloom time: spring and summer
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green/blue/gray/white
Growth rate: can grow 4-6 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain shape and size in the winter
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: privacy/windbreak
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: often used in flower arrangements, strong and calming aroma
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist
Fertilizing instructions : slow release liquid fertilizer once a month or as needed during the spring/summer
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: lantana, salvia, oleander
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
