Nothofagus menziesii Silver beech (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Nothofagus menziesii
Silver beech
Evergreen tree
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The Nothofagus menziesii plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver beech. Some home gardeners know the variety as Fagus menziesii.

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Latin Name:  Nothofagus menziesii
Common Name:  Silver beech
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  (Hook.f.)Oerst.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  12

Habitat:  Lowland to montane forest or a shrub in the sub-alpine zone, southwards from latitude 37° south in North and South Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers an open well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position[1, 200]. Succeeds on most soils but dislikes calcareous soils[11, 200]. Prefers a pH between 5 and 7, but dislikes acid peats[200]. A very ornamental tree[1], in Britain it is only hardy south and west of mid Sussex[1]. Trees are growing well at Crarae in western Scotland[191]. Trees have poor wind resistance in Britain, probably because they grow so fast[11]. Trees up to 4 metres tall can be successfully established, though the optimum size for transplanting is about 30 - 80cm. The roots are very sensitive to dessication and extreme care should be taken when transplanting them[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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