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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Nothofagus fusca is an evergreen Tree growing to 35 m (114ft 10in) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Fagus fusca.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Dye Tannin Wood

A black dye is obtained from the bark[153]. The bark is a source of tannin[153]. Wood - fine quality. Used for indoor work, mine props etc[46, 61].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers an open well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position[1, 200]. Succeeds on most soils but dislikes calcareous soils[11, 200]. Prefers a pH between 5 and 7, but dislikes acid peats[200]. A very ornamental tree[1], in Britain it is only hardy south and west of south Surrey[1]. Two forms are being grown at Crarae in western Scotland, the first is doing well whilst the second is much weaker when young but then seems to improve[191]. Trees have poor wind resistance in Britain, probably because they grow so fast[11]. Trees up to 4 metres tall can be successfully established, though the optimum size for transplanting is about 30 - 80cm. The roots are very sensitive to desiccation and extreme care should be taken when transplanting them[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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Plant Propagation

The seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cool greenhouse or cold frame. Spring-sown seed requires 2 - 3 months stratification at 1 - 5°c[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. The seed must not be allowed to dry out according to one report[80] whilst another says that the seed can be stored dry at 2°c for long periods[200]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 6 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame[78]. Layering.

Other Names

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Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: New Zealand (North & South Islands)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Other
Nothofagus betuloides		Tree	20.0	6-9	F	LMH	N	M	0	2
Nothofagus cunninghamii	Myrtle Beech	Tree	55.0	8-11	F	LMH	N	M	0	2
Nothofagus menziesii	Silver Beech	Tree	20.0	8-11	F	LMH	N	M	0	3
Nothofagus obliqua	Roblé, Roble beech	Tree	20.0	6-9	F	LMH	N	M	0	3
Nothofagus procera	Rauli	Tree	20.0	6-9	F	LMH	N	M	0	3
Nothofagus pumilio	Lenga	Tree	40.0	6-9	M	LMH	N	M	1	1
Nothofagus solanderi	Black Beech	Tree	30.0	7-10	F	LMH	N	M	0	2
Nothofagus solanderi cliffortioides	Mountain Beech	Tree	30.0	7-10	F	LMH	N	M	0	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Nothofagus fusca - (Hook.f.)Oerst.