Thursday, 29 October 2015

Nothofagus antarctica


  • Common Name - southern beech
  • Botanical Name - Nothofagus antarctica
  • Family -  Nothofagaceae 
  • Bark - plated, grey
  • Leaf - simple, heavily veined, ovate shape, rounded apex, serrate margins, hairy midrib
  • Flower - flowers clustered, April - May
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - nut
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - pyramidal 
  • Size - 10 - 15 m
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - specimen plant, winter interest

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