BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: Available summer/autumn 2012

Description

A lovely tree, native to the sub alpine habitats of eastern Australia, Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp niphophila has fantastic grey and cream flaking bark which develops well on semi-mature plants. The leaves are long, narrow and grey-blue in colour, looking extremely elegant from a distance.

The bark is extremely ornamental and gives Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp niphophila superb value as a winter interest plant!

Supplied Size: sold out

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - October.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Small or eventually medium sized branching tree once established.
  • Height: 10 m (32+ ft).
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft).

• Important: Although generally very hardy, Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp niphophila can be caught out by a spell of severe cold weather directly after a warm, mild autumn. On this rare occasion, it can suffer significant dieback but will usually regrow from lower down in the following year.

Plant Video

A 14 year old Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp niphophila in our woodland gardens (September 2010).