Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

$250.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1m – 2.7m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

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.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

Eucalyptus cinerea, the Silver Dollar Gum, is the most popular floristry eucalyptus in Australia. The distinctive round, silver-blue juvenile leaves resemble small coins and are widely used in bouquets, wedding installations, and fresh and dried arrangements. The aromatic foliage adds quiet fragrance to the garden and habitat for native wildlife year-round.

Silver Dollar Gum grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-8 metres wide with an upright spreading canopy and smooth pale trunk. The fast establishment, hardy nature, and reliable silver-blue foliage colour make it an excellent feature tree, windbreak, avenue specimen, or revegetation planting on residential and rural blocks alike.

Highly drought and heat tolerant once established, Silver Dollar Gum thrives across most Australian climates including VIC, NSW, ACT, SA, and inland QLD and WA. It tolerates frost and mild coastal exposure, performs well in a wide range of soils, and is low maintenance once established.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

How tall does Silver Dollar Gum grow?

Silver Dollar Gum grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-8 metres wide with an upright spreading canopy.

How fast does Silver Dollar Gum grow?

Silver Dollar Gum is fast-growing, adding 1-1.5 metres per year once established in suitable conditions.

Why is it called Silver Dollar Gum?

The name comes from the distinctive round, silver-blue juvenile leaves, which resemble small coins. These coin-shaped leaves are highly prized for floristry and floral arrangements.

Can Silver Dollar Gum leaves be used in floristry?

Yes. Eucalyptus cinerea is the most popular floristry eucalyptus in Australia. The silver-blue rounded foliage is widely used in bouquets, wedding installations, and fresh and dried arrangements.

Is Silver Dollar Gum drought tolerant?

Yes. Silver Dollar Gum is highly drought and heat tolerant once established, and performs well across a wide range of Australian climates.

Where does Silver Dollar Gum grow best in Australia?

Silver Dollar Gum thrives across most of Australia, particularly in VIC, NSW, ACT, SA, and inland QLD and WA. It tolerates frost and mild coastal exposure.

How far apart should I plant Silver Dollar Gum?

Plant 4-6 metres apart for an avenue or canopy effect, or 2-3 metres for a denser windbreak or screening row.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

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.

Is Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

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.

Growth Rate of Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

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

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

Is Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum frost tolerant?

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

Does Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum Flower?

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

Is Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum an Australian Native Tree?

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.

What is the Wildlife Value of Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum ?

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.

How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum need?

Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

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?

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.

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How To Plant Your Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

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

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum in Different Soil

Eucalyptus cinerea performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I prune Eucalyptus cinerea for floral arrangements?
Pruning 2-3 times a year promotes bushy growth and provides ample stems for floral use.

Is Eucalyptus cinerea pet-safe?
While the tree itself isn't typically a concern, the essential oils can be harmful if ingested in large amounts. It's best to keep pets away from chewed or fallen leaves.