Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum

• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 8m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 8m – 10m

Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum is expected to grow Approx. 1 – 1.5 m per year.

Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum is expected to grow Approx. 1 – 1.5 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Eucalyptus cinerea produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late winter into spring. These soft blooms sit among the rounded silver-blue juvenile foliage, adding a gentle seasonal highlight to its ornamental canopy.

Does Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum is Native to South-eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Victoria, where it grows naturally in dry sclerophyll forests and open woodlands.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. The dense evergreen foliage provides shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the aromatic leaves support insects and microfauna that contribute to overall garden biodiversity.

Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Eucalyptus cinerea performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its excellent drought resilience and maintain its signature silver foliage.

Is Eucalyptus cinerea – Silver Dollar Gum Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus cinerea develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments, maintaining strong growth and striking foliage colour with minimal supplementary watering.