Eucalyptus coccifera - Tasmanian Snow Gum, Mt. Wellington Peppermint

Eucalyptus coccifera

Tasmanian Snow Gum, Mt. Wellington Peppermint

Description: This species is from the mountains and central plateau region of Tasmania. Due to its high altitude range, it is one of the more cold resistant species. It has smooth bark that is white-gray in color with yellow and pink tones. The leaves are about 2" long, green to blue-green in color. The trunk features smooth bark in various colors. It is somewhat slow to establish, it appears you get better growth as it matures. Good drainage also improves the growth rate.

Culture: Sun, well drained, acid soil, loam, sandy loam. Cold tolerant but not "wet feet" tolerant.

Uses: Ornamental.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Small specimen to 20', lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Slow
Placement	Sun
Culture	Low to moderate moisture
Native	Tasmania
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

Small mallee to 20'

Small blue/green leaves

Slow growing

Problem Solving Features

Attractive accent plant or tree

Low moisture/fertilizer needs

Low maintenance

Cold resistance

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*Seed germinates easily with normal methods, cold stratification of seed may prove beneficial.

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