An elegant weeping mallee with powdery silver-blue leaves, ornamental minni-ritchi bark and pendulous pink flowers with golden anthers followed by silvery gum nuts. A spectacular small feature tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 8 m H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Silver Princess
Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' is a fast-growing tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 8 m tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. Pink and red flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Silver Princess
Silver Princess suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is suitable for bushfire-prone (BAL) gardens.
Soil & planting
Silver Princess does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Silver Princess handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Silver Princess after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Silver Princess in the garden
Silver Princess earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate as Silver Princess. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Silver Princess
Plant Sale lists Silver Princess as tube stock and potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
