Eucalyptus coccifera (Tasmanian Snow Gum)
Tasmanian Snow Gum, Mount Wellington Peppermint
Eucalyptus coccifera (Tasmanian Snow Gum) is a spreading, evergreen tree boasting beautiful twisted branches and striking, smooth mottled bark, a lovely mix of light gray to creamy-white, often tinged with pink. The peppermint scented foliage is heart-shaped when juvenile, lance-shaped, blue-green when adult. It is borne on magnificent scarlet red stems. In summer, abundant clusters of creamy-white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. This Eucalyptus tolerates exposed conditions and has a high tolerance to frost and to drought. It is prized as a garden specimen for its decorative trunk, ornamental bark and elegant foliage.
- Grows up to 30-50 ft. tall (9-15 m) and 20-30 ft. wide (6-9 m). Usually grows 3-4 ft. per year (90-120 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for.
- Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf and oedema.
- Propagate by seed.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to Tasmania.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 10
– 11 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Eucalyptus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 30' – 50' (9m – 15m) |
| Spread | 20' – 30' (6m – 9m) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 10
– 11 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Eucalyptus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 30' – 50' (9m – 15m) |
| Spread | 20' – 30' (6m – 9m) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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