Silver Dollar Gum
Eucalyptus cinerea · Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Orbicular to broadly ovate or heart-shaped, sessile juvenile leaves
Margin
Entire (smooth)
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent central midrib and fine reticulate secondary veins
Key Features
Opposite, round to heart-shaped silvery-blue juvenile leaves that clasp the stem without a petiole, combined with a powdery waxy coating and a distinct aromatic eucalyptus scent when crushed
Description
Eucalyptus cinerea is a striking evergreen tree known for its distinctive juvenile foliage. The tree features fibrous, reddish-brown bark, an open canopy, and matures from holding round silvery leaves in youth to lance-shaped adult leaves. The flowers are small and white, clustered in the leaf axils, followed by woody capsule fruits.
Habitat
Thrives in full sun and well-draining soils ranging from sandy loam to clay; highly drought-tolerant once established
Native Range
Native to southeastern Australia (New South Wales and Victoria), but widely cultivated as an ornamental and for floral greenery globally