Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp niphophila
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Description
A lovely tree, native to the sub alpine habitats of eastern Australia,
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp
niphophila has fantastic grey and cream flaking bark which develops well on semi-mature plants. The leaves are long, narrow and grey-blue in colour, looking extremely elegant from a distance. The bark is extremely ornamental and gives this tree superb value as a winter interest plant!
Features
- Common name: Snow Gum.
- Position: Full sun.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: May - October.
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Small or eventually medium sized branching tree once established.
- Height: 10 m (32+ ft).
- Spread: 8 m (26 ft).
- Notes: This is a smaller tree than Eucalyptus gunnii and more suited to gardens with limited space available.
- Size: