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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

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