silver-dollar gum
Eucalyptus perriniana
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Silver-dollar gum (Eucalyptus perriniana) is a tree for low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is a fragrant evergreen with white flowers that attract butterflies and birds. Give it plenty of room to spread.
Pairs well with White sage, Lemon verbena, and Carolina jessamine.
Native range
Southeastern Australia.