Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple)

Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple) with round blue-green leaves on a wooden stake plant close up.
Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple) with round blue-green leaves attached to a thin wooden support stake.

Botanical name: Eucalyptus cinerea

Common names: Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Gum

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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Trees are usually mature in the juvenile leaf phase but can often produce intermediate and adult leaves which are stalked, broad-lanceolate to 11 x 2cm, concolorous, greyish-blue and glaucous. Foliage has the smell of menthol.

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.

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Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple) with round blue-green leaves on branches in a top view.
Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple) round blue-green leaves attached to thin upright woody stems.


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