Silver Dollar Eucalyptus | Round Silvery Blue Foliage

Silver Dollar Tree/ Argyle Apple

5 Gallon

$149.00

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Silver Dollar Tree/ Argyle Apple

Eucalyptus cinerea

Intense Florist’s Silver Foliage • Can Be Coppiced for Foliage Production • Unmatched Cool Color Accent

$149.00

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

This is the classic “Florist’s Silver Dollar” eucalyptus, famed for its intensely silver, rounded juvenile leaves. It is often grown as a seasonal annual foliage plant or maintained as a large shrub by coppicing. As a tree, it can become quite large. Its stunning silver foliage is unbeatable for adding cool color and texture to gardens and arrangements.

The premier species for intensely silvery-blue, rounded juvenile leaves that are the staple of the cut flower industry.
When coppiced annually or biennially, it can be maintained as a large, multi-stemmed foliage shrub (6-15 ft tall) to continually produce the prized silver foliage.
If left to grow as a tree, it will develop longer, greener lance-shaped adult leaves and a significant size.
Shares the same cultural needs: full sun, excellent drainage, and low water once established.
Provides unmatched metallic silver color in the garden and is a must-have for flower arrangers.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Distinctive, rounded, silver-dollar leaves that are silvery-blue to blue-green, thick, and aromatic. The juvenile foliage is particularly ornamental and is sessile (lacking a petiole), clasping the stem directly. The scent of the leaves naturally repels insects.Flowers: Small, creamy-white flowers appear in clusters from spring to early summer.Fruit: Small, bell-shaped to conical seed capsules.Habit: A fast-growing, evergreen tree with an open, irregular canopy and often a leaning habit. The bark is fibrous and reddish-brown.
Mature Height: 20-50 ft.
Mature Width: 10-15ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Highly ornamental, silvery-blue foliage prized for floral arrangements.Excellent drought and heat tolerance once established.Fast-growing for quick screening or impact.Aromatic leaves naturally repel insects.Generally pest and disease free
Landscape Uses:Specimen tree for its striking foliage and form.Windbreak or quick screen in warm climates.Cut foliage garden for harvesting branches.Mediterranean and water-wise gardens

Q: How do I keep it producing the round, silver leaves?
A: You must coppice or hard-prune the plant. Cut the main stems back to 6-12 inches from the ground in late winter or early spring. It will vigorously resprout with the desired juvenile foliage. This turns it into a shrub, not a tree.

Q: What’s the difference between E. polyanthemos and E. cinerea?
A: E. cinerea has much more intensely silver juvenile leaves that are stem-clasping. E. polyanthemos has more blue-green to silvery adult leaves that are stalked. E. cinerea is the classic “silver dollar” for florists; E. polyanthemos is more often grown as a shade tree.