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Eucalyptus pauciflora

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L 100L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.5m – 1.8m Approx.
100L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 20m (approx.)

Mature Width: 3m to 10m

Eucalyptus pauciflora is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Eucalyptus pauciflora

Eucalyptus pauciflora, the Snow Gum, is an evergreen native known for twisting limbs and remarkable bark. The smooth trunk peels in ribbons to leave streaks of cream, grey, olive and rust that change through the year. Thick grey green leaves hang from a rounded spreading crown, and white flowers cover the tree in the warm months.

It grows in full sun to part shade in most soils, including cold heavy ground that defeats other eucalypts. Frost hardy in the fullest sense, it survives heavy repeated frost and snow, and tolerates drought once established. Growth is moderate at 0.5 to 1 metre a year. Alpine, tableland and cool temperate districts suit it best.

It works as a feature in gardens and courtyards, in avenue and street planting at 3 metres apart, in park and civic landscapes, and in revegetation on cold sites. The modest size and sculptural trunk make it one of the few gums genuinely suited to a domestic garden where the bark can be seen up close.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Snow Gum

What is a Snow Gum?

Snow Gum is Eucalyptus pauciflora, an Australian native from the high country of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. It is the tree you see growing above the snowline, with contorted limbs and smooth patterned bark in cream, grey and rust. It is smaller and more ornamental than most eucalypts, which is why gardeners plant it.

How big does Eucalyptus pauciflora grow?

It ranges from 4 to 15 metres tall and 3 to 10 metres wide, depending on how exposed the site is. In cold windy high country it stays low and gnarled at the smaller end of that range, while in sheltered garden conditions it grows into a taller tree with a broad irregular crown. Both forms are handsome.

Where does it grow best in Australia?

It is at its best in cool and cold districts: the Snowy Mountains, the New South Wales tablelands, the Victorian high country, the Adelaide Hills and most of Tasmania. It also grows well in Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart gardens. Hot humid subtropical climates do not suit it, and growth there is poor and short lived.

Does it tolerate frost and snow?

Yes, comprehensively. This is one of the hardiest eucalypts in the country, growing at altitudes where snow lies for weeks and frost is heavy and frequent. It survives that without damage, and the cold seems to improve the colour and character of the bark. Young plants establish reliably even in cold exposed positions.

When does it flower?

It flowers from late spring into summer, roughly November through January, with clusters of small fluffy white flowers scattered right through the canopy. Bees and nectar feeding birds work them heavily. Flowering is generous in good seasons and lighter in dry ones, and the small woody fruits that follow persist on the tree afterwards.

Does it need sun or shade?

Full sun gives the best form, the densest canopy and the strongest bark colour, and that is the position to aim for. It also grows in part shade, though the habit becomes more open and the trunk stretches. Give it an exposed windy spot if you have one, since wind is part of what produces the twisted branching.

How do I care for a Snow Gum?

Water through the first two summers, then leave it to rain in most cool districts. Mulch the root zone, keeping it clear of the trunk. Prune only to remove damaged wood or lift the canopy, since the natural branch shape is the reason for growing it. Avoid high phosphorus fertilisers, and feed lightly in spring if at all.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes
Rural Property Planting
Revegetation or Regeneration
Shade Tree

Eucalyptus pauciflora works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Eucalyptus pauciflora Evergreen or Deciduous?

Eucalyptus pauciflora is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 20m (approx.)

Mature Width: 3m to 10m

Eucalyptus pauciflora is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Eucalyptus pauciflora

Eucalyptus pauciflora is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus pauciflora

Is Eucalyptus pauciflora frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus pauciflora is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Eucalyptus pauciflora Flower?

Eucalyptus pauciflora produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. These soft blooms sit along the branchlets and create a gentle seasonal highlight that pairs beautifully with its iconic smooth, mottled white, grey and cream bark.

Does Eucalyptus pauciflora flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Summer

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Is Eucalyptus pauciflora an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Eucalyptus pauciflora is Native to Native to south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Alps, where it grows in highland woodlands and alpine environments.

What is the Wildlife Value of Eucalyptus pauciflora ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and early-season pollinators. The dense, low branching structure provides shelter and perching for small birds, while the smooth, patterned bark supports insects and microfauna that contribute to strong cool-climate biodiversity.

How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus pauciflora need?

Eucalyptus pauciflora will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Eucalyptus pauciflora performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or wet sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support its excellent drought resilience, cold hardiness and reliable growth in exposed locations.

Is Eucalyptus pauciflora Drought Tolerant?

Is Eucalyptus pauciflora Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus pauciflora develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to cold, dry and exposed alpine environments, it maintains its distinctive twisted form and evergreen canopy with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Eucalyptus pauciflora

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus pauciflora

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Eucalyptus pauciflora is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Eucalyptus pauciflora

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Eucalyptus pauciflora in Different Soil

Eucalyptus Pauciflora performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Snow Gum handle snowy conditions?
Eucalyptus pauciflora is uniquely adapted to snowy conditions, hence its common name, making it a rare find among eucalypt species.

Is the bark always peeling?
The bark of Snow Gum is known to peel in ribbons, revealing a beautiful patchwork of colors underneath, adding to its ornamental appeal.