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Eucalyptus pauciflora (Snow Gum)

Snow Gum, White Sallee, Cabbage Gum, Weeping Gum, Flooded Gum, Ghost Gum, Peppermint, Swamp Gum

Eucalyptus pauciflora, Snow Gum, White Sallee, Cabbage Gum, Weeping Gum, Flooded Gum, Ghost Gum, Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Evergreen Tree, Bark, White Bark
Eucalyptus pauciflora, Snow Gum, White Sallee, Cabbage Gum, Weeping Gum, Flooded Gum, Ghost Gum, Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Evergreen Tree, Bark, White Bark
Eucalyptus pauciflora, Snow Gum, White Sallee, Cabbage Gum, Weeping Gum, Flooded Gum, Ghost Gum, Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Evergreen Tree, Bark, White Bark
Eucalyptus pauciflora, Snow Gum, White Sallee, Cabbage Gum, Weeping Gum, Flooded Gum, Ghost Gum, Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Evergreen Tree, Bark, White Bark

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 Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Common names Eucalyptus, Peppermint
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 12' - 50' (3.7m - 15.2m)
Spread 12' - 50' (3.7m - 15.2m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
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 Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Eucalyptus kruseana (Bookleaf Mallee)
Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum)
Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple)
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei (Jounama Snow Gum)
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Alpine Snow Gum)
Eucalyptus dalrympleana (Mountain Gum)

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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 Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Common names Eucalyptus, Peppermint
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 12' - 50' (3.7m - 15.2m)
Spread 12' - 50' (3.7m - 15.2m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
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 Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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