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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Summer Snow Flowering Gum is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Summer Snow Flowering Gum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Summer Snow Flowering Gum with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants 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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