Antarctic beech

Also known as: nire; nirre

N. antarctica is a broadly conical, often multi-stemmed, deciduous tree with small, dark green, glossy leaves with crinkly margins, turning yellow in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Antarctic beech (Nothofagus antarctica)
Genus: Nothofagus
Family: Nothofagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Antarctic beech pictures

Distribution of Antarctic beech

Distribution map

Chile, Argentina

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Antarctic beech

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Antarctic beech care guide

Water well after planting, reduce frequency once root system fully established
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water well after planting, reduce frequency once root system fully established

Fertilizing

Top dress organic compost once yearly in early spring before new foliage grows

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn

Growing

Grow in fertile, lime-free, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

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Common pests and diseases

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