Eucalyptus pauciflora
Eucalyptus pauciflora, commonly known as Snow Gum is one of the hardiest of this genus reaching 25 to 40 feet tall.
Description:
Snow gum is one of the hardiest of eucalyptus species and can survive -23 degrees Celsius. It grows into the subalpine at high elevation in the Alps of eastern Australia. Trees from seed collected at high elevation will be the hardiest. Snow gum is a fast-growing tree with attractive peeling bark and long, narrow, grey-green foliage. Plant in full sun with good drainage, especially in winter.
Common Name: Snow Gum
Family: Myrtaceae (The Myrtle Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 25-40'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Grey
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Australasia
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