Nothofagus alpina

RHS Plant Profile

rauli

Other common names

rauli, rauli beech

Nothofagus × alpina, Nothofagus nervosa, Nothofagus procera misapplied, Nothofagus procera Oerst.

Trees

Family: Nothofagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Genus: Nothofagus is a genus of southern hemisphere, deciduous or evergreen, trees with similarities to the northern Fagus (beech), but differing in their very short-stalked, usually much smaller leaves, and the male and female flowers being solitary or in threes rather than grouped
Name Status: Correct
Plant Range: Chile