Growing Guide: Eucalyptus
| Scientific Name |
Eucalyptus cinerea
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| Common Names |
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, Argyle Apple
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| Family |
Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)
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| Origin |
Southeastern Australia
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| Plant Type |
Evergreen Tree / Aromatic Herbaceous Tree
|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Mid-Story / Windbreak Layer
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| Mature Size |
20–40 ft tall (prune to shape or maintain smaller)
|
| Light | Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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| Harvest Season |
Year-round (foliage)
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| Time to Harvest |
6–12 months from planting (foliage)
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| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 8–11
|
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen; frost-tolerant, fragrant year-round folia
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