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.
Eucalyptus caesia ‘Silver Princess’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree
Common Name - Gum Tree
Scientific Name - Eucalyptus caesia
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Silver Princess
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 6
Maximum Height - 8
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - Yellow, Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Weeping
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Attractive foliage, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower
Attracts Wildlife - Nectar eating birds, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -