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Nothofagus antarctica
Antarctic Beech, Nire
Origin: Native to Chile and Argentina.
| Family |
| Nothofagaceae |
| Genus |
| Nothofagus |
| Species |
| antarctica |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -20 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -4 - 5 |
| Height |
| 12 m |
| Spread |
| 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Low maintenance architectural gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers full sun. Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. |
| Shape |
| Columnar and upright. |
| Pests |
| Root rot may be a problem. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Multi-stemmed. |
| Leaf Description |
| Small leaves with crinkly margins. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers appear solitary or in threes. |
| Colour Description |
| The leaves are dark green that turn yellow in autumn. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Propagation |
| Seed sown in a seedbed in autumn. |
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