Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nothofagaceae

Genus:

Nothofagus

Species:

Nothofagus alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow, orange, red

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring.

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