Nothofagus alpina (Ruil)
Botanical Information
| Family | Nothofagaceae |
| Genus | Nothofagus |
| Species | alpina |
| Synonyms | Lophozonia alpina, Fagus alpina |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Chile and Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 25 |
| Height | 50 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and broad. |
| Propagation | Seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun in moist but well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Habitat | Found in moist seasonal forests up to 1600 m. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are ovate and have slightly serrated edges. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The buds are a yellowish-green. |
| Texture Description | The leaves have a glossy texture. |
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