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Nothofagus obliqua

Also Known As

Roble Beech
South American Beech

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 30'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Nothofagus obliqua plant details

Nothofagus obliqua is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nothofagus obliqua

Plant type: tree
Plant family: nothofagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nothofagus obliqua

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elegant deciduous tree/ red-gray bark-becoming furrowed, oval, toothed leaves Zone 7-9. 100', Chile, Argentina, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Handsome, deciduous tree, to 30-50' tall with good structure -- open with arching branches -- in maturity. Oval leaves are bluish above and paler beneath for that flashy bicolor effect. Toothed on the margins as well. The bark is silver-gray, resembling a true beech. Deciduous with autumn color in gold, orange, and even red. Best in sun to part shade. Accepting of summer water but tolerant of periods of summer drought. Frost hard in upper USDA zone 7.