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Eucalyptus

Phonetic Spelling
yoo-kah-LIP-tus
This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

Eucalyptus are woody, upright, and open, evergreen trees or shrubs in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) with long, modestly branched stems. They are native from the Philippines to Australia, and there are hundreds of species. 

These species are generally recommended for the coastal or tropical South as they do not do well in cold weather. In zones 7a and lower, they are prone to die back to the ground. Plant them in full sun and well-draining soil. Once established, they are drought tolerant.  

The trees are noted for their peeling bark, blue-green leaves, and distinct aroma attributed to oils in the leaves. Eucalyptus oil is used as an antiseptic, an insect repellant, and a decongestant. Though evergreen, the leaves of silver dollar tree only last a year or so and then they drop in favor of new leaves being produced. So, if you've noticed dead leaves accumulating beneath your tree, it is not necessarily a cause for worry. 

Grow silver dollar tree as a houseplant or as an ornamental tree in a drought-tolerant garden in hardiness zone 7b or higher.  

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No significant problems.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
E. cinerea
Tags:
#evergreen#houseplant#drought tolerant#shrub#fragrant leaves#woody shrub#problem for cats#problem for dogs#problem for horses#foliage
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
E. cinerea
Tags:
#evergreen#houseplant#drought tolerant#shrub#fragrant leaves#woody shrub#problem for cats#problem for dogs#problem for horses#foliage
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Eucalyptus
    Family:
    Myrtaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Philippines to Australia
    Fire Risk Rating:
    extreme flammability
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    Drought tolerant
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Poisonous
    Shrub
    Tree
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Open
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    many-seeded capsule
  • Flowers:
    Flower Shape:
    Bell
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Description:
    flowers in small clusters, top- or bell-shaped, 4-petaled with many stamens
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Blue
    Gray/Silver
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Leathery
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Opposite
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    alternate or opposite, simple, blue, green or silvery, smooth-margined leaves
  • Bark:
    Surface/Attachment:
    Exfoliating
    Furrowed
    Peeling
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    Yes
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Houseplants
    Landscape Theme:
    Cutting Garden
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Winter Garden
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought
    Problems:
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    High
    Poison Symptoms:
    Salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma, depression, weakness. Skin redness, irritation, and burning from handling leaves and bark. Eucalyptus oil is extremely toxic if eaten.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Eucalyptus oil, eucalyptol, and cyanogenic glycoside.
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    Yes
    Poison Part:
    Bark
    Leaves