Silverdrop Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is one of our favorite foliage plants, we love the dusty silver leaves, the spicy fragrance, the geometric growth habit of the leaves, and the way all that structure coincides with a loose bushy plant shape. Silver Drop Eucalyptus is a beautiful foliage plant, native to Tasmania, and can be easily grown indoors. The sculptural branches are a modern shape for the garden or windowsill. The crisp, bright scent is soothing and the leaves are smooth and fleshy to the touch. Includes 3 young plants, each grown in a 2.5" diameter pot

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Eucalyptus gunnii
Height	Trees can grow up to 40 ft when full grown, plants put on up to 24" per year
Spacing	12" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Perennial in zones 8-10, can be brought inside in the winter in other zones
Kids & Pets & Deer	Toxic in large quantities, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat-loving
Water	Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in large containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun
When to Plant	Plant outside in the spring, After your last frost. Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon
When to Expect Blooms	We're here for the foliage!
Care Instructions	Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells
Extra Credit	If you're outside of zones 8-10, bring these guys in for a fragrant and sculptural house plant