Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Snow Gum, Alpine Snow Gum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eucalyptus |
| Species | pauciflora |
| Subspecies | niphophila |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to southeastern Australia, Tasmania. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 to 14 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila is a short evergreen tree with attractive bark, elliptic grey-green leaves and small white flowers. |
| Shape | Columnar-upright. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Provide shelter for young plants. |
| Pests | Possible problems include: suckers, oedema and silver leaf. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Attractive: young shoots are red with a white sheen, mature bark is flaking with patches of cream, grey and green. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic with apex apiculate, grey-green, red margins and tip, softly textured. Mature leaves are narrower. |
| Flower Description | Small, white. |
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