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(Nothofagus menziesii)
Silver Beech (Nothofagus menziesii)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Karlsruhe, Germany
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 23" - 236" | 32" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 58°F - 79°F | 78°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 13°F - 44°F | 31°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Nothofagus menziesii, commonly known as Silver Beech, is an evergreen tree native to the temperate rainforests and lower montane forests of New Zealand. It can grow up to 30 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 2 meters, often featuring buttressed roots. The small, thick, almost round leaves are 6 to 15 mm long and 5 to 15 mm wide, with rounded teeth typically in pairs and 1 or 2 hair-fringed domatia on the underside. The bark is a notable whitish color, especially in younger trees, which likely contributes to its common name. Silver Beech produces inconspicuous green flowers in the spring.
Silver Beech is valued for its attractive bark and foliage, and while it is not commonly cultivated outside of its native range, it can be used in large gardens and parks where space allows. It requires full sun to part shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soils to thrive. In cultivation, it is relatively low-maintenance once established. However, it is not tolerant of urban pollution or soil compaction, and its size makes it unsuitable for small gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0
Silver Beech is valued for its attractive bark and foliage, and while it is not commonly cultivated outside of its native range, it can be used in large gardens and parks where space allows. It requires full sun to part shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soils to thrive. In cultivation, it is relatively low-maintenance once established. However, it is not tolerant of urban pollution or soil compaction, and its size makes it unsuitable for small gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 45-65 feet
- Width: 30-40 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Green
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Temperate rainforests and lower montane forests of New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Nothofagus menziesii, Fagus menziesii, Lophozonia menziesii
GBIF Accepted Name: Nothofagus menziesii (Hook.f.) Oerst.