Nothofagus alessandrii (Southern Beech, Ruil)
Botanical Information
| Family | Nothofagaceae |
| Genus | Nothofagus |
| Species | alessandrii |
| Synonyms | Nothofagus alessandri |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Maule region of Chile. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Timber and industrial uses. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 5 - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 41 |
| Height | 30 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, ovate-cordate with conspicuous veins and serrated edges. |
| Colour Description | The bark is grey. The leaves are light green and mature to a reddish-orange in autumn. The flowers are green. |
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