Beilschmiedia miersii
Belloto del Norte
An evergreen tree exceeding heights of 25m in its natural, tropical habitat but unlikely to reach this height in cultivation in the U.K. Leaves 5-12cm long are ovate, leathery and glossy green above with glaucous undersides and release a camphor scent if crushed. Tiny yellowish flowers covered in fine hairs are arranged in panicles up to 6cm long and may be followed by ellipsoid fruits to 4cm long that are mottled yellow before turning brown
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown Yellow | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position; water in prolonged dry periods as this tree does not cope with drought
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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