Alpine Snow Gum, Snow Gum, Eucalyptus niphophila
Exceptionally hardy, Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Alpine Snow Gum) is a small evergreen tree or large shrub of open habit, boasting a fantastic smooth bark flaking in ribbons into cream, gray and green patches. The bark is red on young branches, creating a glorious display. The foliage is blue-gray, ovate when juvenile, glossy, blue-green, elliptical, 2-3 in. long (5-8 cm), when adult. In summer, huge clusters of small white fluffy flowers are borne amongst the foliage. A slower-growing Eucalyptus, Alpine Snow Gum makes a splendid ornamental tree for high altitude, coastal exposed locations, and most gardens, where its striking bark will be the garden’s highlight.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 10 |
| 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 | Shrubs, 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 |
12' - 25' (3.7m - 7.6m) |
| Spread |
8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 10 |
| 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 | Shrubs, 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 |
12' - 25' (3.7m - 7.6m) |
| Spread |
8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Alpine Snow Gum) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Alpine Snow Gum) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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