About
A compact, evergreen shrub to about 1m from rocky habitats in the Juan Fern�ndez Islands off Chile, with broadly ovate, dark green, toothed leaves and clusters of small, yellow, daisy-like flowerheads in summer. A rare botanical curiosity for a sheltered, mild garden or conservatory.
About the genus
Nothofagus is a genus of southern hemisphere, deciduous or evergreen, trees with similarities to the northern Fagus (beech), but differing in their very short-stalked, usually much smaller leaves, and the male and female flowers being solitary or in threes rather than grouped
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.