A grafted flowering gum producing large trusses of pure white blossom through summer that draw birds and bees. A compact, reliable feature tree for most climates.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Summer Snow Flowering Gum
Corymbia 'Summer Snow' is a tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 6 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Summer Snow Flowering Gum
Summer Snow Flowering Gum suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Summer Snow Flowering Gum does best in free-draining, sandy and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Summer Snow Flowering Gum performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Summer Snow Flowering Gum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Summer Snow Flowering Gum in the garden
Summer Snow Flowering Gum earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
Summer Snow Flowering Gum sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Summer Snow Flowering Gum
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