Eucalyptus Silver Princess Seeds

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess', commonly known as Silver Princess, is a highly decorative and striking Australian native tree. Known for its stunning silver-blue foliage, pendulous flowers, and unique form, this variety makes an excellent addition to gardens, attracting attention with its beauty and charm.

Features:

Striking Silver Foliage: The tree's silvery leaves create a striking visual contrast in gardens, especially when the light catches them, giving them an almost glowing appearance.

Unique Flowers: Produces large, pendulous, bright pink to red flowers with prominent stamens that are both visually striking and attract pollinators such as bees and birds.

Beautiful Form: It typically has a weeping habit with a low, spreading canopy, giving it a graceful, draping appearance that's perfect for ornamental use or to create privacy in gardens.

Attracts Wildlife: It is a great tree for attracting native Australian wildlife, particularly nectar-loving birds like parrots.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Evergreen Tree, Australian Native

Height: Typically reaches 15-30 feet (4.5-9 meters), but can be pruned to maintain a smaller form.

Spread: 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters)

Flower Color: Bright pink to red with distinctive long stamens

Leaf Color: Silvery blue, ornamental leaves

Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, tolerates sandy and loamy soils

Watering Needs: Drought-tolerant once established but requires moderate watering during the establishment period

Attracts: Pollinators, especially birds like parrots and nectar-feeding insects

Growing Instructions:

Sowing: Sow seeds in spring after the frost danger has passed. Can be started indoors before transplanting or direct sown in well-prepared, sandy soil.

Planting Depth: Plant seeds on the soil surface and press lightly.

Spacing: Space plants at least 8-10 feet (2.5-3 meters) apart, as this tree can spread into a bushy canopy.