Nothofagus solanderi Black beech (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Nothofagus solanderi
Black beech
Evergreen tree
(1 Page of 5)

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

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Nothofagus solanderi
Common Name:  Black beech
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  (Hook.f.)Oerst.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowland and montane forest between latitudes 38°s and 44°s on 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]. Prefers a pH between 5 and 7 but dislikes acid peats[200]. This species is only hardy in the milder areas of Britain[1]. It is hardy and growing reasonably well at Crarae in western Scotland, though it is not as robust as the sub-species N. solanderi cliffortioides[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].

For further Nothofagus solanderi gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future