Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Silver Dollar Gum Eucalyptus
Scientific Name
Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Plant Type
Evergreen Trees
Special Features
Fast growing, drought tolerant, low maintenance, fragrant leaves
Growth Rate
Fast growing, about 2 feet per year.
Care Information
Eucalyptus polyanthemos is known in Australia as Red Box (in reference to its reddish wood, used for various purposes including fence posts and railroad ties). It does well in the Southern United States and does not tolerate freezing for too long.
