Description | Silver Drop Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus gunnii) is a subtropical woody evergreen plant with silver colored leaves. Can reach tree size if allowed to. Grown as a container plant in hardiness zones 7-8 or colder. |
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Pronunciation | (yoo-kuh-LIP-tus) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Broadleaf Evergreen, Subtropical woody plants |
Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
Sunlight | full, mostly sunny, some shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Growing Media | average |
Leaves | fragrant, silvery-blue-green |
Dimensions | can be kept to 3-4 feet but can reach over 30 feet |
Maintenance | pruning back will help produce more of the desired juvenile foliage |
Native Site | Australia, Tasmania, |