Eucalyptus caesia ‘Silver Princess’

Description

Eucalyptus caesia ‘Silver Princess’ or ‘Gungurru’

DESCRIPTION: A unique native tree that can grow to 8.0m before it’s unique weeping habit becomes apparent.

HEIGHT: 6.0-8.0m

WIDTH: 3.0-4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Delicate and weeping

FOLIAGE: Grey green foliage is larger and spade shaped when young maturing to lance shaped grey green leaves. 

FLOWERS and FRUIT: Pink or red flowers emerge from white powdery gumnuts in late winter and early spring. Gumnuts form into bell shaped fruit.

BARK: Young stems are red and ages to a smooth white. Peeling curls decorate the trunk.

GROWTH RATE: Fast

LANDSCAPE USES: Feature, gardens, street tree

TOLERANCES: Requires full sun and moderate drainage. Tolerates most soils and dry conditions.

TREE CARE: Shallow rooted, plant in a moderately wind free area or stake well. Water deeply throughout first summer. Fertilise in spring if required with a native friendly fertiliser.