Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. debeuzevillei - JOUNAMA SNOW GUM

$12

This rugged-looking tree from the high mountains of Australia has beautiful smooth bark, white branches and very thick green-grey leaves. Sometimes called "Giant Snow Gum," this species grows larger than the popular subsp. niphophila in the wild, and in gardens both may reach a height of 40' or more, frequently with multiple trunks. For sunny gardens with well-drained soil, it is one of the very hardiest eucalypts, and can be expected to tolerate temperatures in the range of 0 to -5°F under ideal conditions.

Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora - WHITE SALLEE

$10

This subspecies of E. pauciflora has always been one of the most overlooked eucs in my opinion, since it is a larger tree than E. niphophila, and, as it typically has smooth white bark throughout, resulting in a very tropical look. Its thick adult leaves may be green or silvery-grey, and it is more likely to form a single trunk than other snow gums, sometimes growing as tall as 80' though I would expect a height to about 40 - 50' in gardens. Although not as vigorous in its first years as other eucs, it will eventually take off and develop into a beautiful picturesque tree with a contorted habit. It will appreciate full sun, and tolerate drought or moist soil. Hardy to 0 - 10°F.

Eucalyptus youmanii - YOUMAN'S STRINGYBARK

$18 (1 gallon)

This attractive tree has a rather dense crown of glossy green leaves, and very light colored, fibrous bark. Growing at a rate of about 4 - 6' per year, it can eventually reach a height of 50' or more in gardens. Though very rare in US cultivation, we have grown it for some time: it will thrive on a variety of soils, provided drainage is adequate, and should tolerate hot climates and dry conditions well. One of the hardiest stringybarks to cold, it ought to endure temperatures down to 0 - 5°F once established and large.

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