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Roble Beech (Nothofagus obliqua)

Roble Beech (Nothofagus obliqua) is a large deciduous tree native to Chile and Argentina, known for its attractive foliage and timber.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially when young.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is between 10-20°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, especially when young.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is between 10-20°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

20-30 m

Spread

10-15 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

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Synonyms
Fagus obliqua Mirb.
Fagus valdiviana Phil.
Lophozonia heterocarpa Turcz.
Lophozonia obliqua (Mirb.) Heenan & Smissen
Nothofagus valdiviana (Phil.) Krasser
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFagales
  • familyNothofagaceae
  • genusNothofagus
  • speciesNothofagus obliqua
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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