tasmanian snow gum
Eucalyptus coccifera
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size30 to 50 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Tasmanian snow gum (Eucalyptus coccifera) is a tree for low maintenance and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. The evergreen leaves are fragrant, and the tree draws butterflies and birds. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It is drought tolerant once settled in.
Pairs well with Italian cypress, May Night salvia, and Bindweed.