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Ghost Or Showy Gum

Eucalyptus Pauciflora

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Overview

Eucalyptus pauciflora, commonly known as Snow Gum, boasts a striking mottled bark that peels to reveal a patchwork of white, gray, and green hues. This hardy evergreen reaches up to 50 feet tall and thrives in USDA zones 7-8. Its spreading canopy, up to 35 feet wide, offers cool shade, while delicate white flowers provide contrast. Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Ghost Or Showy Gum (Eucalyptus Pauciflora) — Its spreading canopy, up to 35 feet wide, offers cool shade, while delicate white flowers provide contrast

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Eucalyptus Pauciflora

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