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Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. debeuzevillei

Also Known As

Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei
Giant Snow Gum
Jounama Snow Gum
Snow Gum
White Sally

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-60'
W: 20'-50'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. debeuzevillei plant details

Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. debeuzevillei is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In fall cream and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. debeuzevillei

Plant type: tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. debeuzevillei

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This subspecies of the snow gum from the high mountains of New S. Wales is more tolerant of cold than some of its cousins; a wonderfully crooked tree to 30-60', commonly has multiple trunks, the beautiful frosty blue leaves have a lovely pink tint when first emerging; one of its best features is the attractive mottled bark of green, white and pink; perhaps the best choice for the Pacific Northwest. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A large-leaved version of the snow gum, its chalky blue leaves contrast nicely with its earth-toned, copper/pink/green/white bark. Blooms early in life. Slowly to 30' or so; very well behaved in the urban landscape. Sun, lean and well-drained soil and little summer water. This high elevation form is frost hardy to 0 °F - USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

This rugged-looking tree from the high mountains of Australia has beautiful smooth bark, white branches and very thick green-grey leaves. Sometimes called 'Giant Snow Gum', this species grows larger than the popular subsp. niphophila in the wild, but in gardens both may reach a height of 60' or more, frequently with multiple trunks. For sunny gardens with well-drained soil, it is one of the very hardiest eucalypts, and can be expected to tolerate -5 °F under ideal conditions.

By: The Desert Northwest

This may be the best Eucalypt for our climate as it comes from high elevations in Australia where it can hit 70'. We've heard reports of it growing a foot a month in Vancouver BC and isn't that why you grow Eucalyptus after all? Drought and deer tolerant.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Chalky blue stems on young Jounama Snow Gum trees are beautiful. Reputed to be one of the hardiest and can grow to 30'.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Gardening facts about Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. debeuzevillei plant

How to Grow Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. debeuzevillei

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant