Linda,
You could look at a NT native E. Alba or White Gum - grows about 18m, but
may not be able to cope with Melb winter. But by far the best would have to
be the WA Ghost Gum - from the same genus as the snow gum Corymbia sp and
previously known as Eucalyptus papuana. There are a few different Ghost
Gums suited to different climates. But generally are very attractively
shaped trees, with intensely white bark, that glow in the moonlight.
Finding a cultivated one might be a challenge at your run of the mill
nursery - might need to go to a specialist Farm tree supplier.

Small is always best, they settle in much better and develop much better
root systems than pot bound larger specimens - they also adapt easier to
your local climate.

Cheers,
Geoff

"Linda H" wrote in message
u...
I love the look of these and would love to plant a pair next to each other,
or does anybody know the name/s of a native gum that has a tall, ghostly,
very white trunk? I would like to uplight/spotlight them from the base
once they're big enough.

We have enough room for something tall & we're in the North-East of Melb.
(Kinglake Ranges) so it's a cold winter here.

I looked at snow gums (don't know the real names of them) but their
branches come out too low to the ground for the look I'm after.

Also, should I get really small ones and wait... and wait or get more
established ones because I gather native trees don't like to be disturbed
too much?

Thanks, folks!

- L