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Nothofagus obliqua


Roble, Roble Beech




Origin:  Native to Chile and Argentina.
Family
Nothofagaceae
Genus
Nothofagus
Species
obliqua
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Synonyms
Nothofagus macrocarpa, Nothofagus obliqua var. macrocarpa
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5
Temperature (°C)
-15 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)
5 - 14
Height
12 m
Spread
8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
Architectural gardens.
Cultivation
Prefers full sun. Plant in moist but well-drained and slightly acidic soil.
Shape
Upright and columnar.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Aphids and beech bark scale may be a problem. Root rot may occur.
Leaf Description
Alternate leaves in opposite rows of 2, ovate, shortly toothed and 4 - 7 cm long.
Flower Description
Flowers appear solitary or in groups of 3.
Colour Description
The leaves are dark green above, pale green below and turning into yellow and red in autumn. The buds are light green.
Notable Specimens
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
Propagation
Seed.
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