Antarctic Beech. A broadly conical tree, often multi-stemmed with glossy, finely toothed, dark green leaves with crinkle-margins turning yellow in autumn. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Nothofagus antarctica
A broadly conical tree, often multi-stemmed with glossy, finely toothed, dark green leaves with crinkle-margins turning yellow in autumn.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Nothofagus |
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Species | antarctica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Antarctic Beech |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Lime-free |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 15m |
Family | Fagaceae |
Spread | 10m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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