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Silver Leaf Stringybark - Eucalyptus cephalocarpa
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Silver Leaf Stringybark - Eucalyptus cephalocarpa
Eucalyptus cephalocarpa is a commanding Australian native with distinctive silver-grey foliage and a bold, textural form. Supplied as advanced stock, it delivers immediate presence and year-round visual contrast in native and contemporary landscapes.
Why Silver Leaf Stringybark
Distinctive silver foliage: Soft grey-green leaves provide luminous contrast and seasonal consistency across the landscape.
Rugged native character: Fibrous, stringy bark and open canopy structure bring authentic Australian character to any project.
Wildlife value: Provides established habitat for birds, insects, and native fauna from day one of installation.
Low-input performance: Once established, requires minimal intervention and thrives without supplementary feeding or irrigation.
Proven Australian native: Naturally adapted to local soils and climate, built for long-term resilience.
Ideal Applications
Specimen feature planting: Planted as a standalone specimen, it commands attention through scale, form, and foliage colour.
Native and contemporary landscapes: Integrates seamlessly into bushland-inspired, coastal, and modern native design schemes.
Acreage and rural properties: Well-proportioned for large-scale open landscapes where canopy spread can be fully expressed.
Ecological and revegetation projects: A strong candidate for habitat restoration and biodiversity-focused landscape briefs.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding the hottest summer months
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers well-drained to moderately drained conditions but tolerates seasonal waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first two summers until the tree is established. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 8–15m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: South-eastern Australia (Victoria and New South Wales)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
