Nothofagus antarctica - BONSAI 200-250 CM C230

Description
The Antarctic beech (Nothofagus antarctica) is a broad, multi-stemmed large shrub that produces greenish-yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. These produce light brown fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Antarctic beech also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark brown. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 m and is approx. 6 m wide. The Antarctic beech makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, tolerant of flooding, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Antarctic beech are medium green, ovate, alternate, crenate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Antarctic beech turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
The Antarctic beech has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Antarctic beech is a broad and multi-stemmed large shrub with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 10 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, park, landscape

Root
Nothofagus antarctica is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.