Name: Snow Day Cold Hardy Eucalyptus Tree (Eucalyptus Gregsoniana) - 1 Gallon Pot
SKU: D2LSC 7237082629
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‘Snow Day’ Cold Hardy Eucalyptus Tree

Eucalyptus gregsoniana ‘Snow Day’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-11 (6b?) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Tree (May be semi-deciduous in colder climates)

Height at Maturity: 12-15′

Width at Maturity: 12-15′

Spacing: 8′ for privacy screen; 20′ or more for space between trees

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Oval to Rounded

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Flower Color: White

Flowering Period: Spring through Summer

Foliage Color: Green with Red new stems

Fragrant Foliage: Yes, strong typical Eucalyptus aroma

Sun Needs: Sun or Part Shade

Water Needs: Average, Low when established

Soil Type: Clay (Amended), Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist, Dry when established

Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.5 (Moderate to Slightly Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Very Low

Attracts: Visual Attention, Songbirds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies and other pollinators

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Insect

Description

Named for its numerous golf ball size clusters white, nectar-rich flowers through spring and summer, ‘Snow Day’ Eucalyptus is a new introduction that has demonstrated superior cold and drought tolerance in our Zone 8a Georgia gardens while also being arguably one of the best selections for small properties and gardens. At a height of about 12 to 15 feet tall with an equal spread, there’s no worry about this true dwarf growing out of bounds. Can be grown as a multi or single-trunk small tree and is a fine selection for growing in pots, planters and other containers that can be situated o0n patios, decks and around other outdoor living spaces.

Snow Day has elongated emerald green fragrant leaves that contrast nicely with the red stemmed new growth and the foliage has a gentle weeping habit. The foliage also contrasts well with the silvery-grey new bark, which peels in ribbons exposing a smooth, creamy white underbark.

An extremely tough and low maintenance tree that is both drought and frost tolerant, Snow Day Eucalyptus is a fine selection with its compact mature size and adaptability to a range of environments.

Cold Hardiness

In McDonough, GA (Zone 8A), 10 month old trees in pots and in ground had zero stress signs after a winter where temperatures reached in the low 20’s.

Landscape Uses

Growing to 12 to 15 feet tall with an equal spread, Snow Day is a slow to moderate grower that will beg to be planted as a focal point in smaller garden spaces. Also useful as an evergreen hedge or screen. Excellent selection for pots, planters and other containers.

Suggested Spacing: 8′ for privacy screen; 20′ or more for space between trees

Growing Preferences

The Snow Day Eucalyptus isn’t too picky about soil type. It prefers a moist but well-drained soil but is quite tolerant of dry soils when established. It will grow in full sun but also tolerates some shade. It is one of the most cold tolerant Eucalyptus but equally as heat resistant and we’ve seen no problems with insects or disease. Responds well to pruning so size and shape are easy to control. Can be grown as a single or multi trunk tree.

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Came safely packaged. All leaves intact. I love my one and only plant. Hope I can keep it alive and looking just as healthy as it arrived.————————————–Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The little trees arrived packed well and in good shape. The contrast between the green leaves and the red stems are pretty neat.———————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was on the wait list for this eucalyptus and when I got the instock email, I took the chance on shipping in the early heat to have it for fall planting. It did suffer some top leaf tip wilt and browning. But, because it was overall the typical Wilson Brother’s healthily raised plant, it is pushing new leaves already after I trimmed the dead growth and repotted it. It is happy sitting underneath a dog wood tree enjoying the morning sun and saved by the afternoon shade until I put it in the ground this fall. Another positive purchase from Wilson Brothers.————————————–Thanks for the photos! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂