Snow Gums

There is no better symbol of the Victorian and NSW high country than the gnarled and twisted Snow Gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora). Having to deal with three or more months of snow, gale force winds and, in recent years, fierce bushfires, these trees exemplify the spirit of perseverance. Below are some of my favourites:  

Above and below - Snow Gums on Mt Cobberas

Above and below: Super gnarly Black Sallee (Eucalyptus stellulata) Native Dog Flat, Cobberas NP

Above and four photos below: Early morning light on snow gums near Mt Howitt

Above and below: Perhaps the grizzliest snow gum of them all? - King Billy Gum near The Bluff

Below: The King Billy Snow Gum on the left, demonstrating just how old, gnarly and just plain different it is when compared with the surrounding old snow gums.

Above: Midwinter - Mt Feathertop

Above and below: bright autumn and winter colours on Baw Baw snow gums - Eucalyptus pauciflora subspecies acerina