Nothofagus alpina

Nothofagus alpina

Native to:
Argentina | Chile

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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

Fall Color:
yellow, orange, red

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. * seed viability is low

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society