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Eucalyptus perriniana

Fragrant

Genus: Eucalyptus
Family: Myrtaceae
Common Names: round-leafed gum, silver dollar gum

About this plant

E. perriniana is an open to moderately dense small tree or large shrub from 4-10m high, branching from the base with smooth, flaking, off-white, grey or green bark. Aromatic, rounded bluish-green juvenile leaves and glaucous, pendent, lance-shaped adult leaves to 12cm long. Umbels of 3 white or cream flowers are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in slightly acidic soil that does not dry out with full sun and shelter from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 7 for the best display of juvenile foliage

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or summer

Pests

Suckers may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by silver leaf and oedema

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower BordersGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years