Nothofagus pumilio Lenga (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Nothofagus pumilio
Lenga
Deciduous tree
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The Nothofagus pumilio plant species is found in Southern S. America. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lenga. Some home gardeners know the variety as Fagus pumilio.

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Latin Name:  Nothofagus pumilio
Common Name:  Lenga
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  (Poepp.&Endl.)Krasser.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  40   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dominant or co-dominant in deciduous forest on better drained sites and well developed soils from sea level to 1800 metres[69].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers an open well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position[1, 200]. Succeeds on most soils but dislikes calcareous soils[11]. Prefers a pH between 5 and 7, but dislikes acid peats[200]. Prefers cool wet summers in temperate maritime zones[200]. This species is closely related to N. antarctica[11]. Trees have poor wind resistance in Britain, probably because they grow so fast[11]. Plants at Crarae in western Scotland are very hardy but fairly slow growing[191]. 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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