Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 30.00 m |
Spread: | 10.00 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | Hardy |
Garden uses: | Parks, Screening, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Forestry, Native |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Commonly known as Red Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises lush and glossy, dark green leaves which turn red-bronze in autumn. It grows with a broad and rounded habit to about 30 m tall and 10 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that does not dry out. It is tolerant of frost and cool climates but does require wind protection while establishing. Red Beech makes for a lovely specimen in a larger garden or park, and is commonly added to native and revegetation plantings. It can also be planted for timber production.
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