Eucalyptus niphophila - Narrow leaved Apple

Eucalyptus niphophila (E. pauciflora ssp niphophila)

Snow Gum, Narrow-leaved apple

Description: A good species for colder climates, this one is hardy down to 0 degrees F. It features white, peeling bark, often on a crooked trunk. The leaves are large and thick, green in color. This species does best in a well-drained soil. It is found native in the highest alpine region, Mt. Kosciusko National Park, eastern Victoria in the Mt Hotham, Mt Torbreck, Mt Bogong, Mt Wellington. Well drained soil is essential!

It has not done well here in my Zone 6-B climate, too much winter wet and poorly drained soil. It prefers an alpine climate, not hot and humid like we get here!

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Mallee to 20' (5 m)
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Slow
Placement	Sun
Culture	Low to moderate moisture
Native	New South Wales, Victoria
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Mallee to 20'
	Very slow growing species
	Large leaves, white peeling bark, crooked trunk

Problem Solving Features

	Good for colder climates
	Loves sun
	Low maintenance
	No fertilizer needed
	Low moisture needs
	Multiple stems with peeling bark provide good landscape accent

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed needs 4 weeks cold treatment.

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