Beilschmiedia miersii

RHS Plant Profile
Belloto del Norte
Trees

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk

Max Height

Higher than 12 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand Clay Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lauraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus
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

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free