Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus cinerea
Myrtaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
20–50 ft
Spread
10-15 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained, Adaptable
Water
Low to moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 8a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
Rarely flowers
Origin
Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland)
Watch for this season
Cytospora CankerHigh
Peak Spore Production and Dispersal
Fire BlightHigh
Bloom Infection Window
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
AphidHigh
Peak Population & Dispersal
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Diseases: Regionally Documented (14)
Blueberry mosaic virus and related viruses Virus Diseases Venturia spp. — multiple host-specific species: V Scab Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Phytophthora spp Phytophthora fruit rot Perennial Canker (Bull's-eye Rot) Nectria cinnabarina Nectria Twig Blight (Coral Spot) Nectria Canker (European Canker) Fruit russet Fruit Russeting Erwinia amylovora Fire Blight Cytospora spp. (Valsa spp., Leucostoma spp.) Cytospora Canker Rhizobium radiobacter (formerly Agrobacterium tumefaciens) Crown Gall Phytophthora cactorum (primary), P Crown and Collar Rot Burrknot Bitter Pit
Pests: Regionally Documented (16)
Phyllonorycter blancardella Tentiform leafminer Malacosoma spp. Tent caterpillar Tetranychidae Spider mite Diaspidiotus perniciosus San Jose scale Parthenolecanium spp. Lecanium scale Tortricidae Leafroller Cicadellidae Leafhopper Archips argyrospila Fruittree leafroller Forficula auricularia Earwig Noctuidae Cutworms and Armyworms Cydia pomonella Codling moth Halyomorpha halys Brown marmorated stink bug Choreutis pariana Apple-and-thorn skeletonizer Rhagoletis pomonella Apple maggot Yponomeuta malinellus Apple ermine moth Aphidoidea Aphid
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