Eucalyptus pauciflora (Snow Gum)
Snow Gum, White Sallee, Cabbage Gum, Weeping Gum, Flooded Gum, Ghost Gum, Peppermint, Swamp Gum
Long-lived, Eucalyptus pauciflora (Snow Gum) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree of spreading habit, boasting beautiful twisted branches adorned with creamy-white, pale gray and green smooth bark, peeling in cinnamon strips. The bark is red on young branches, creating a glorious display. The fresh scented foliage of adult leaves is glossy, gray-green, up to 8 in. long (20 cm). In spring and summer, abundant clusters of 9-15 white flowers are borne amongst the foliage, followed by large gum-nuts. This Eucalyptus makes a lovely specimen tree, street tree and is perfect in parks and medium to large gardens where its lovely bark can be admired.
- Grows up to 12-50 ft. tall and wide (3-15 m).
- Performs best in full sun in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out. Protect from cold, drying winds. Tolerate a wide array of conditions from very cold to very hot weather. Drought tolerant.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for.
- Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf and oedema.
- Propagate by seed in early spring.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native from Queensland to Tasmania.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
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 | 12' – 50' (3.6m – 15m) |
Spread | 12' – 50' (3.6m – 15m) |
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 | 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 | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
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 | 12' – 50' (3.6m – 15m) |
Spread | 12' – 50' (3.6m – 15m) |
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 | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |