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.
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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7 – 10 |
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Heat Zones | 10 – 11 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Eucalyptus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 30' – 50' (9m – 15m) |
Spread | 20' – 30' (6m – 9m) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Australia |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |