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Eucalyptus cinerea - Argyle Apple seeds
Eucalyptus cinerea - Argyle Apple seeds
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Eucalyptus cinerea or 'Silver Dollar' tree is highly valued in floristry for its juvenile foliage with metallic highlights that resemble silver dollar coins. In the garden, this variety is interesting for its good cold resistance and reasonable growth. It is a small tree with picturesque habit and bark, which remains decorative even in winter. Whether planted individually, in clusters or as hedges, Eucalyptus always adds an exotic and elegant touch to the garden. This 'Silver Dollar' variety can also be grown in pots with regular pruning. Its pleasantly aromatic foliage is reputed to repel mosquitoes. It thrives in well-drained, moderately moist, non-chalky soil.
Eucalyptus cinerea 'Silver Dollar' is a small tree of the Myrtaceae family. The cinerea species is native to southeastern Australia. The 'Silver Dollar' selection grows rapidly and has a naturally spreading habit, with branches that can trail on the ground. At the age of 10, it will reach approximately 10m (33ft) high and 5-6m (16-20ft) wide if not pruned. Eventually, it can reach 15m (49ft) high and 8-10m (26-33ft) wide. When pruned annually in spring, it will become wider and extremely dense, but shorter. Its evergreen foliage releases a minty aroma when crushed. Note that this cultivar produces almost no adult leaves, which are larger and more elongated than the juvenile leaves. In a mature specimen, the foliage is mainly composed of round juvenile leaves and intermediate leaves. Its bark is more persistent than that of the majority of eucalyptus trees and exfoliates very little. It is dull grey, thick, fibrous, rough and channelled with varying shades of orange mahogany depending on the season. The juvenile foliage consists of small, round or heart-shaped leaves, with glaucous metallic silver reflections. The insignificant flowers bloom in May-June. They are slightly fragrant white flowers in the shape of tiny pom-poms, which are highly visited by insects. The Eucalyptus cinerea adapts to clay or sandy soils but does not like chalky and very dry soils. A well-established specimen can withstand brief frosts of around -10 to -12°C (14 to 10.4°F).
The 'Silver Dollar' Eucalyptus works well in predominantly white or silver composiyions. It adds an exotic touch to the garden when planted as a hedge with other shrubs, in groups, or individually. For example, you can combine it with purple foliage plants (Sambucus Black Lace, Cotinus Royal Purple) or golden ones (Catalpa bignonioides Aurea, Golden Honey Locust). On the terrace, its lightness and the brightness of its foliage will bring a beautiful touch of light. Its lovely, rounded and subtly coloured foliage allows for beautiful combinations with many cut flowers. Lastly, it is an elegant plant at all stages of its growth, from young to adult.
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Sowing:
Sow Eucalyptus Silver Dollar seeds at any time of the year.
Sow the seeds on the surface of a moistened seed compost, in trays or pots. Light is necessary for germination, barely cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite or do not cover them at all. Enclose your seedlings in transparent plastic and maintain everything at a temperature between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Keep the surface of the compost moist, but not waterlogged. Germination can be slow and erratic, usually taking between 14 and 90 days.
Some gardeners recommend soaking the seeds in cold water for 3 days before sowing them in warm trays (20-22°C (68-71.6°F)).
When they are developed enough to be handled, transplant your young eucalyptus plants into 7.5 cm (3in) pots with a soil-less substrate, rich in compost and sand. Grow them like this for a while, then repot them again into 13 cm (5in) pots until your plants have reached a sufficient size (40 to 60 cm (16 to 24in)) to be transplanted outdoors or into large pots. Gradually acclimatise your young eucalyptus to cooler growing conditions for a few weeks before planting them outside, once the frosts have passed. The young plants will need to be protected from frost during their first 2 or 3 years of life.
The growth of the seedlings is slow until they reach a height of 20 cm (8in). Once this size is reached, it accelerates significantly.
Cultivation in the open ground:
Eucalyptus 'Silver Dollar' is best planted in early spring, in a well-drained, neutral to acidic, even slightly clayey or sandy soil, in a sunny position, sheltered from strong and cold winds. Water regularly to help your eucalyptus establish itself, especially in summer if it is very dry. Pruning is not necessary, but it is tolerated in spring, allowing the plant to maintain more modest dimensions. In March, you can cut back to ground level to form a beautiful, bushy shrub, 2-3 m (7-10ft) high. It grows well in a large container filled with light and rich substrate. Care should be taken with watering, preferably with non-chalky water.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.