Eucalyptus coccifera (Mount Wellington Peppermint, Tasmania Snow Gum)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusEucalyptus
Speciescoccifera
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginTasmania.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)5 - 10
Height12 m
Spread4 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicAttractive, peppermint-scented bluish-green foliage.
PropagationPropagate by seed.
CultivationPlant under full sun in an area sheltered from harsh winds. It thrives in moist, slightly acidic but well-drained sand, chalk, loam or soil. Keep under glass in the wintertime.
PestsSuckers.
Bark/Stem DescriptionWhite- and grey-dappled bark.
Leaf DescriptionYoung leaves are somewhat heart-shaped while mature foliage is lance-shaped. Foliage can vary from bluish-green to true green and has a peppermint scent year-round.
Flower DescriptionSmall, delicate white-petaled flowers that bloom in the summertime.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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