Tuesday, July 26, 2011

EUCALYPTUS SILVER PRINCESS

Eucalyptus caesia, also known as the "silver princess" is a gum tree admired for its stunning silver branches and beautiful weeping habit. Two subspecies are recognised. Subspecies caesia and subspecies magna . The caesia is a smaller tree growing around six to nine meters in height while the magna is a taller tree of up to 15 meters.


Our garden is home to five Eucalyptus caesia, silver princesses; four of which are of a large size but all are doing very well and are extremely healthy. The two largest ones are in full flower for the first time this year and they are just stuning to look at. They don't need watering once mature but can benefit when young from occasional waterings especially if you live in a dry area.




























Our largest silver princess showing off the reason this plant was given the name of silver princess. Here are a few photos of the flowers on this stunning plant.

















































It is a magnifcant plant that is a must for any garden with the room to accommodate it. With its stunning beauty this australian native will make a fantastic addition to any garden and it is almost guaranteed that it will grow its way in to your heart as well.
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  1. parlanceSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Hi, Ros
    I love your new blog and I'll look forward to future pictures. I also have the Silver Princess. I didn't realise there was a tall variety. I sure hope I bought the short one! I have two doing well, both placed under large rocks, and a third one not doing as well, with no rock on its roots.

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    1. Milo and JetDecember 25, 2013 at 8:42 AM

      Thank You :) I'll have start posting on this blog again it seems :)

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