Eucalyptus caesia - Silver Princess

A highly ornamental small eucalyptus known for its graceful, weeping branches and striking silver-white bark. The rounded, bluish-grey leaves and large pink to red flowers create a dramatic display, making it one of the most decorative eucalypts for gardens. The flowers are rich in nectar and attract birds and pollinators. Its elegant form and colourful blooms make it a popular feature tree in native and drought-tolerant landscapes.

🌳 Height:
4-6 m

🌿 Width:
2-3 m 

🔧 Uses:
Feature or specimen tree
Ornamental native gardens
Habitat and nectar source for birds and pollinators
Cut foliage and ornamental flowers

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:
Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils
Full sun
Low humidity climates

💪 Tolerates:
Poor soils
Heat
Dry conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Low to moderate — young plants are frost-sensitive; mature trees tolerate light frosts

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Low