snow gum
Also known as: alpine snow gum
A small, spreading, evergreen tree with bark flaking attractively into cream, grey and green patches during summer. Young shoots have a white bloom and narrow, grey-green leathery leaves. White to cream flowers appear from late spring to summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- snow gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila)
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of snow gum
Distribution map
Australia (Tasmania)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of snow gum
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snow gum care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in neutral to slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker
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