Eucalyptus Gunnii (White)
Grow as a tree or pruned shrub. Bark white. round small silver/white leaves. Attractive. Coppices well. Good for flower arranging. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed. Pests and diseases - generally trouble free. Very hardy.
Eucalyptus Niphophila
Alpine snow gum. Evergreen. Beautiful specimen tree. Snakeskin bark. Thick, lanceolate, silver/green leaves on orange/red stems. Tollerates pollution, exposure and salt winds. May be pruned. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed. Pests and diseases - generally trouble free. Very Hardy.
Eucalyptus Debeuzevillei
Giant snow gum. Makes a beautiful specimen tree. Patterned bark with white and grey patches. Stems and buds glaucous. Leaves are large, green and glossy. Large fruit, cream flowers. Pollution and wind tolerant. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed. Pests and diseases - generally trouble free. Very Hardy.
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