Tree
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus cinerea
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Silver DollarEucalyptus cinereaAlbidaEucalyptus cinereaMonroviaStandardEucalyptus cinereaMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#1MonroviaFrom$29.95
2 galFrom$49.95
#5MonroviaFrom$99.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size25-40 feet × 15-25 feet
About Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Silverdollar Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea) is an Australian evergreen tree prized for its distinctive round to oval, silver-blue juvenile leaves that are used extensively in floral arrangements and wreaths. Mature trees develop more lance-shaped leaves, peeling bark, and small white flowers, and the foliage releases a camphor-like fragrance when crushed. Starting at $29.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Silver dollar eucalyptus requires full sun and performs best in open, unobstructed sites. In NE Florida zone 9b it grows vigorously; plant away from structures to accommodate its rapid spread.
Water
Water regularly during the establishment period; once established, silver dollar eucalyptus is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental irrigation in NE Florida's summer rainy season. Avoid poorly drained sites to prevent root rot.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy clay or wet sites. Minimal fertilization is needed once established; a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring supports young trees during rapid establishment growth.
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Common questions
Is Silver Dollar Eucalyptus a good plant for St. Augustine?
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 25-40 feet × 15-25 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.