Nothofagus obliqua
roble beech
A large, deciduous, fast-growing tree to 20m or more, with alternate leaves in two opposite rows, ovate, shortly toothed, 4-7cm long, dark green above, pale glaucous below, colouring yellow and crimson in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Nothofagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Nothofagus is a genus of southern hemisphere, deciduous or evergreen, trees with similarities to the northern Fagus (beech), but differing in their very short-stalked, usually much smaller leaves, and the male and female flowers being solitary or in threes rather than grouped
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile, Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained lime-free soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and beech bark scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility. May also be susceptible to root rot
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