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Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei (Jounama Snow Gum)

Jounama Snow Gum, Giant Snow Gum, Snow Gum, White Sally

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Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei, Jounama Snow Gum, Giant Snow Gum, Snow Gum, White Sally, Evergreen Tree, Beautiful Bark, Fragrant Tree

Noted for its large silver-green leaves, Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei (Jounama Snow Gum) is a small, single or multi-stemmed, evergreen tree of open habit. It boasts a fantastic smooth bark flaking in ribbons from both the trunk and branches into shiny white, cream, green and gray patches. The foliage is blue-green, broadly elliptic when juvenile, glossy olive green and lance-shaped when adult. In late spring and early summer, clusters of 9-15 creamy-white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. Easy to grow, tolerant of cold, windy and exposed conditions, Jouana Snow Gum makes a splendid ornamental tree for costal exposed locations and most gardens.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 20-30 ft. tall (6-9 m) and 8-12 ft. wide (2-4 m).
  • Performs best in full sun in neutral to slightly acid, well-drained soil. Shelter from cold drying winds. Drought tolerant.
  • Easy to grow, easy to care for. Deer resistant.
  • Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf and oedema.
  • Propagate by seed.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
  • Native to Australia.

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Requirements

Hardiness 6 - 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
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m)
Spread 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants Australia
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Birds
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Eucalyptus kruseana (Bookleaf Mallee)
Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum)
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Alpine Snow Gum)
Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple)
Eucalyptus dalrympleana (Mountain Gum)
Corymbia citriodora (Lemon-Scented Gum)

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Requirements

Hardiness 6 - 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
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m)
Spread 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants Australia
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Birds
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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