Magellan’s Beech

An exceptionally hardy, multi-stemmed evergreen tree, known to grow as far north as the Faroe islands. Nothofagus betuloides’ native range is as far south as the Tierra del fuego archipelago, off the sourtern most point of Chile. In spring its attractive fresh foliage is a light brown colour, giving this tree a beautiful texture. In Ireland it is generally planted as a mid sized tree, up to 10m tall.

Site: Dislikes cold, salty winds
Soil: Prefers well-drained, but must not dry out
Position: Full sun
Season of Interest:  Evergreen, attractive young growth
Hardiness: Hardy to approx -15°C
Height: 30ft (10m) Spread:  20ft (6m)