Additional information

• FamilyFagaceae
• StoreyUpper storey
• Size8-35 m
• Plant groupingTrees 5 m +
• LeavesEgg-shaped to triangular dark green leaves, paler below, with toothed margins, 10-25 mm x 5-18 mm. Dotted with glands. Young growth bronze-red.
• Flower colourYellow
• Flowering timeNovember to January
• FlowersInconspicuous male and female flowers in separate clusters on the same plant. Clusters of orange ball-shaped flowerheads in summer are the fruits of a fungus "Beech Orange".
• Bird attractingHabitat - nesting and/or safety
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsHigh rainfall areas. Moist, well drained, organically rich soils. Frost and snow tolerant. Semi shade and partial sun preferred.
• Garden useBeautiful specimen tree for moist, cool areas. Prefers shade, especially while establishing. Can be pruned for large hedges.
• Commercially availableSpecialist nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 2 Yarra Ranges Council photo library; 3, 5, 6 Marilyn Bull ©; 4 Peter Kinchington ©

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