Nothofagus obliqua
roble beech
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
Other common names
robleSynonyms
Nothofagus obliqua var. macrocarpaNothofagus macrocarpa
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Nothofagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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, Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained lime-free soil in full sun
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
Pests
Aphids and beech bark scale may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by root rot
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