Eucalyptus coccifera (Tasmanian Snow Gum)

Eucalyptus coccifera (Tasmanian Snow Gum) is a spreading, evergreen tree boasting beautiful twisted branches and striking, smooth mottled bark, a lovely mix of light gray to creamy-white, often tinged with pink. The peppermint scented foliage is heart-shaped when juvenile, lance-shaped, blue-green when adult. It is borne on magnificent scarlet red stems. In summer, abundant clusters of creamy-white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. This Eucalyptus tolerates exposed conditions and has a high tolerance to frost and to drought. It is prized as a garden specimen for its decorative trunk, ornamental bark and elegant foliage.

• Grows up to 30-50 ft. tall (9-15 m) and 20-30 ft. wide (6-9 m). Usually grows 3-4 ft. per year (90-120 cm).
• Performs best in full sun in fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil that does not dry out.
• Easy to grow, easy to care for.
• Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf and oedema.
• Propagate by seed.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Native to Tasmania.