This variable small to medium size tree can be stunted with an irregular habit or erect with a straight trunk that forms a conical crown. It has silvery-blue lanced-shaped leaves and the creamy white flowers appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Eucalyptus cinereais naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast from the central western slopes of New South Wales to the Victorian eastern tablelands and appears along watercourses or in open countryside.

It prefers a well drained, poor sandy to clay soil that is shale or gravel based and grows in a open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerent.

The Argyle Apple is a vigorous long lived tree that is grown for its foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens as a shade tree or use a long borders as a wind break or for foliage contrast. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and is suitable for inland regions. The foliage is also cut for floral arrangements and the plant tolerates salt laden winds, pollution and moderately alkaline soils. This tree re-shoots after low intensity fire. ID 461

Note:
The bark is fibrous reddish-brown and extends to the small branches where it becomes ribbony. The crown is dense and the branchlets tend to droop.

Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) cinerea(sin-eh-REE-ah)

Eucalyptus`: from Greek eu+ kalyptos - well-covered (refers to the characteristic capped buds); 'cinerea`: ash-grey (refers to the leaf colour).

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family