Southern Beech/Raoul Seed

Nothofagus procera/alpina

£8.00 inc. VAT

The Southern Beech is a fast growing deciduous tree with small beech-like leaves, a straight, grey trunk and broadly conic crown when mature. It is a native of Chile and although it is perfectly hardy, young trees can suffer in very harsh winters, especially in cold winds. Prefers moist soils and high rainfall. Autumn colour is red, yellow and orange.  Work is ongoing to see whether Nothofagus is suitable for timber production in the UK as it is in Chile, but seed is not forthcoming every year so propagation is not easy or cheap.

 

Earn up to 8 Points.

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Description

Nothofagus procera

Common Name: Southern Beech or Raoul

Native: Chile

Provenance: UK Gloucestershire

Size and Spread (10yrs): 20m x 2m

Treatment Required: moist pre-chill of seeds, but not usually for very long.

Seeds:  76721/kg     66% viable

Ideal sowing period: autumn

Soil conditions: Neutral or slightly acid, well drained.

Planting instructions: Tolerates low temperatures, but thrives in high rainfall areas with shelter from cold winds.

 

Additional information

Weight 2.00 g
Size

Seed pack (approx 150 seeds)

Genus

Nothofagus

Family

Fagaceae

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

tree

Evergreen

deciduous

Interest

autumn foliage

Requires

part shade, sun