Nothofagus obliqua Roblé (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Nothofagus obliqua
Roblé
Deciduous tree
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The Nothofagus obliqua plant species is found in S. America - Chile to Argentina. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Roblé. Some home gardeners know the variety as Fagus obliqua.

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Latin Name:  Nothofagus obliqua
Common Name:  Roblé
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  (Mirbel.)Bl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Forests between latitudes 41°s and 38°s[11].

General Uses: A fast growing tree, it can be used as a hedge or windbreak[188]. Another report suggests that it is not a good wind resister[11]. Wood - heavy, hard, durable, very good quality. Used for furniture, ship-building, interior joinery. A very good fuel[11, 46].

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