Nothofagus obliqua – Roble beech, Roble Pennin

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Nothofagus obliqua – Roble beech, Roble Pennin

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The short and somewhat overhanging branches give this tree an ascending oval crown. From being a shrub it often grows to become a tree, usually multi-trunked. It is a fast grower in its home country (Chile) and is an important producer of timber. The reddish-coloured wood resembles oak and is frequently used for furniture. The greyish-brown bark on old trunks remains smooth for a long time but eventually flakes off in long irregular plates. The bare, dark brown twigs have elongated ovoid and glossy leaves with a blue-green underside. They have a serrated leaf edge and turn to red and yellow in the autumn. The tree has a deeply penetrating tap root with many branches. Nothofagus obliqua really loves heat and requires a sheltered site to protect it from cold winters. Despite the risk of frost damage, the tree always emerges vigorously every year.

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Specifications
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Height
approx. 30 m
Crown
oval, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey-brown bark, smooth, later flaking off in plates
Leaf
elongated ovoid, dark green, 3-7 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, red
Flowers
unremarkable, greenish-yellow, May
Fruits
unremarkable nutlets, approx. 1 cm long, 3 per cupule
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all types, preferably not too dry
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
8 (-12,2 to -6,7 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Chile
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Nothofagus obliqua

Nothofagus obliqua can eventually reach a height of approx. 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Nothofagus obliqua is average growing and can eventually reach a height of approx. 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Nothofagus obliqua turn yellow, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Nothofagus obliqua is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Nothofagus obliqua with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Nothofagus obliqua blooms in may.
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