Eucalyptus caesia ‘Silver Princess’

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'
Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'
Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'

A beautiful ornamental tree growing to around 6 to 8 metres tall, it has a gently weeping growth habit. Winter to spring flowering with large pink-red blossoms with contrasting yellow stamens. Young stems are red which age to smooth white branches, on the trunk the bark is decorative with peeling curls. This is known as minni-ritchi bark. Good for most soil types as long as they are well drained and likes a sunny spot. Best in temperate areas of Australia with lower rainfall and humidity. It has an open growth habit that lets light filter through for underplanting.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Silver Princess

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus caesia

Common Name : Gum Tree

Height : 8

Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds, Other insects