Common name:
Tasmanian Snow Gum
Origin:
Tasmania
Description:
The Tasmanian Snow Gum is found in the south of Tasmania on rocky terrain at altitudes between 800 and 1.300 meters. The maximum height is 15 meters, the plant has lance-shaped leaves and stands out for its beautifully colored, gray, white and brown trunk. In its native habitat, the species is exposed to freezing temperatures during the winter, so it is quite hardy. Provide a sunny, sheltered spot.
Germination instructions:
Sow seeds on the surface of sowing mix. Keep the soil constantly moist and then put everything in the fridge for 6 weeks. Let them germinate on a bright spot at 20-25 degC.
Photo 1: Rotuli via Flickr
