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Silver Dollar Gum 200MM

Eucalyptus cinerea

I am Silver Dollar Gum. My family originated from Southern NSW.

Habit Shrub - Interesting foliage
Plant family Myrtaceae
My new growth when young or cut back is a glaucous, powdery looking blue-green, and egg shaped leading to one of my common names “Silver Dollar” gum/tree. Not coppiced or cut back I will mature to a medium sized elegant tree with silver foliage and fibrous fissured bark. I can be maintained at a small size and having a lignotuber can be cut back hard, reshooting from a coppiced stump. This is often done to allow my silver dollar foliage to be harvested for use in floral arrangements making me highly sought after in the cut flower industry. I produce masses of fluffy white flowers anytime between May and November. Hardy I tolerate poor soils, drought, frost and cold. I am suited to exposed locations and for use as a windbreak.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I am a dwarf Eucalyptus and trim well making me suited to hedging
I have stunning blue foliage which is popular in floral arrangements
I produce a profusion of fluffy white flowers throughout the colder months
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun and tolerate shade
Height: 12m Width: 6m(Size at point of sale approx. 65cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established
I thrive in a range of soils but to best where drainage is good
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant White flowers Silver Blue foliage Flowers May-Nov
Council planting lists On 1 council list

Listed in these Victorian councils' published plant lists.

  • City of Greater Dandenong

    Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Medium tree, native) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • As a hedge or screening plant
  • In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success

I will benefit from a native fertiliser and regular water during my establishment phase

Suggested spacing: 2m apart.

Plant 3 to 4 metres apart to create a screening hedge or windbreak

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Ask your retailer for Silver Dollar Gum by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.
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Silver Dollar Gum

Eucalyptus cinerea

Natures Nectar® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 200mm

Product code: EUCCIN20S

Bunnings Fineline: 0559359

Barcode: 9319711057090

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.