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Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Northeast of Physics/Geology
The silver dollar gum gets its name from its silvery round juvenile leaves. It is a tall evergreen tree with flaky bark.
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Botanical Name:
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Eucalyptus polyanthemos
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Common Name:
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silver dollar gum
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Location:
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Northeast of Physics/Geology
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Family:
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Myrtaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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5, 6, 8-24, H1, H2
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Native Range:
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Southeast Australia
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Habitat:
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Full sun, little water. Requires a large, open space to grow.
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General Habit:
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Evergreen, fast-growing to 80 ft.
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Notes:
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Juvenile leaves are rounded 2-3 in. and silvery green in color. Mature leaves are darker green and lance shaped. Creamy white flowers with nectar attract birds.
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