Nothofagus obliqua SEEDS

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Nothofagus obliqua seeds grow into the roble or Chilean oak — the most widely distributed deciduous Nothofagus in South America, native to the temperate biome from central and sout h-central Chile to western Neuquen in Argentina, with a natural range spanning approximately 1,000 km. The epithet obliqua refers to the oblique (asymmetric) leaf base. A majestic deciduous tree reaching 30-40 m, the roble is the most iconic and ecologically important tree of the Chilean Valdivian temperate forest zone — the ecological equivalent of the oak in Northern Hemisphere forests. The durable, reddish-brown hardwood is used for furniture, construction and wine barrel staves. Golden autumn colour. 14 synonyms. Gondwanan relict. Family Nothofagaceae.Full sun; fast-growing; adaptable to cool, moist temperate soils; cold-hardy. Oblique (asymmetric) leaf base — 'obliqua' = oblique; durable reddish-brown hardwood Golden autumn colour; used for furniture, construction and wine barrel staves Central & S. Central Chile to Argentina (W. Neuquen) — temperate biome; widest range (~1,000 km) The ecological equivalent of the oak in Chilean temperate forests; 14 synonyms; Gondwanan relict Full sun; fast-growing; cool moist soils; cold-hardy; Family Nothofagaceae Nothofagus obliqua is the roble or Chilean oak — the most widely distributed and ecologically significant deciduous Nothofagus in South America, a Gondwanan giant of the Valdivian forest whose durable timber, golden autumn colour and ecological role as the Southern Hemisphere oak make it one of the great deciduous trees of the temperate world. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds. Show more