Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum

• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 5m

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum is expected to grow Approx. 0.5 – 1 m per year.

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum is expected to grow Approx. 0.5 – 1 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Eucalyptus caesia ‘Silver Princess’ produces striking bright pink to deep rose, fluffy flowers from late autumn through winter. These large, pendulous blooms hang on long red stems beneath the silvery foliage, creating an elegant, highly ornamental display that continues through the cooler months.

Does Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Pink

Yes

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum is Native to Native to Western Australia, where Eucalyptus caesia grows naturally on granite outcrops in the Wheatbelt region. ‘Silver Princess’ is a popular ornamental form renowned for its striking foliage, flowers, and bark.

Its nectar-rich winter flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies, providing an essential food source during a quieter flowering season. The weeping branches also offer protected perching and shelter for small birds, boosting biodiversity in native-style gardens.

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Eucalyptus caesia ‘Silver Princess’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It is highly sensitive to poor drainage and can struggle in heavy clay or wet sites unless significantly improved with coarse material and organic matter. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its drought resilience, healthy growth and spectacular flowering.

Is Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' - Silver Princess Gum Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Silver Princess’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, inland and coastal environments and maintains its graceful weeping form with minimal supplementary watering.