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    • Photo of Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila distinctive bark by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila

    Also Known As

    • Eucalyptus niphophila
    • Eucalyptus pauciflora 'niphophila'
    • Alpine Snow Gum
    • Snow Gum

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'-50'
    • W: 12'-40'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila plant details

    Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 40 FT - wide, 12 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: distinctive bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Perhaps the most hardy Euc. and ?a gem among trees? this 25 footer has whitish flaking bark and small silvery-green leaves. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    The snow gum has shaped blue leaves. This fast growing hardy (5° F) eucalyptus will get ups to 30’ with handsome gray and white peeling bark.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Perhaps the most handsome Eucalyptus we can grow in Oregon. Small tree to 20' with shimmering silver foliage and exquisite gray bark peeling to green and brown. Huggable. For sun, lean, well-drained soil, and little summer water. High elevation forms are frost hardy to USDA Zone 8. As expected, they sailed through untouched in the winter of 2009.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    One of the best for our climate, this is an excellent small tree with arching trunks of no small character. Blue-green rounded juvenile leaves transform into small lance-shaped leaves when mature. Isn't the trick to growing old retaining some of the outrage(nous) of youth? Best drier.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    One of the hardier snow gums with contorted trunks with white and brown patches. Long sickle shaped adult foliage.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila plant

    How to Grow Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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