Description
Eucalyptus Coccifera, Tasmanian Snow Gum
| Hardy: | Very, frost hardy to -16°C |
| Soil: | Will grow in a wide variety of soil types, likes hydration. |
| Growth: | Medium, 1.5m per year. |
| Height: | Usually 15m plus, or mallee to around 5m. |
| Flowering: | Short season from December to February. NOTE this may reverse in Norther Hemisphere Ireland, I am still learning and will update as soon as I have better information. |
| Biomass: | Not a Eucalyptus you will be growing for firewood, there are better choices. |
Native to the mountainous alpine regions of Tasmania, Eucalyptus Coccifera grows at the extremity of the tree line.As you would imagine at these altitudes where severe biting winds pervade, trees often grow into tortured gnarled shapes. Personally I think it makes them interesting and full of character.
Fabulous photo by Tim Rudman
The smooth bark of Coccifera like so many of the Alpine Eucalypts is gorgeous with its white, creams, browns and grey streaking. Ireland has plenty of loughs, and the one in the photo below seems to be happy growing at the waters edge.
Photo by Nuytsia
Eucalyptus Coccifera makes great hedging and shelter due to its tolerance of severe weather conditions. It’s even claimed to be able to cope with salt laden winds, so ideal for those on the coast. It is however native to the highlands of Tasmania. Unlike Subcrenulata, Coccifera dislikes ground that is too wet and boggy, preferring well drained granular soils.
Trees regenerate in two ways:
- The awakening of dormant buds at leaf and branch nodes
- Growing from the roots using lignotubers
Eucalyptus Coccifera have lignotubers and can be pruned to a desired shape, or just to ensure its proportions if planted in a smaller garden.
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