About
Nothofagus cunninghamii, the myrtle beech, is an evergreen Southern Hemisphere beech from Australia producing small, triangular, dark-green leaves and a neat, conical crown. A handsome and ornamental tree for a sheltered, moist garden.
About the genus
Nothofagus are deciduous or evergreen trees from the Southern Hemisphere with similarities to the northern beech (Fagus) but producing very short-stalked, usually much smaller leaves and flowers solitary or in threes. Grown as specimen trees in sheltered, moist gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.