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roble beech

Nothofagus obliqua

Genus: Nothofagus
Family: Nothofagaceae
Common Names: roble

About this plant

N. obliqua is 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

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Aphids and beech bark scale may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years