Silver Dollar Gum is an evergreen tree with fragrant, round foliage that emerges gray-green maturing to dark green. Small caps open to show white blooms that attract hummingbirds in spring. Use as an accent, lawn or shade tree in areas like Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 30′-75′ tall, 15′-45′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 8a
- Growth Habit: Upright, Narrow
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Evergreen, Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Cold Hardy, Fragrant
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Plant in well draining, enriched soil. Prune sparingly to remove dead or dying branches. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring before new growth appears.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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