Nothofagus nervosa – Rauli, Raoul beech

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Nothofagus nervosa – Rauli, Raoul beech

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This tree comes from the Andes where it can grow to approx. 25 m tall and is an important producer of timber ('rauli' or 'Chilean mahogany'). Its sensitivity to frost means that it does not attain this height in Europe. It is a slow-growing sturdy tree. Because the main branches stand out horizontally and later become pendulous, its eventual shape is that of a spherical crown. The trunk is glossy dark brown and smooth and bears a remarkably large number of crosswise lenticels. The leaves have pronounced veins and are finely serrated like those of the hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). In the autumn the leaves turn to golden yellow. The nutlets, measuring approx. 1 cm, appear following the unremarkable greenish flowers. This tree has a deeply penetrating and strongly branched taproot and it requires a sheltered site to protect it against cold winters. Despite the risk of frost damage, the tree always emerges vigorously every year.

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Specifications
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Height
20 - 24 m, usually not so tall in our climate
Width
8-12m
Crown
round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
glossy dark reddish-brown, smooth
Leaf
ovoid, green, 4 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
dioecious, unremarkable, May
Fruits
nutlets, approx. 1 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all types, preferably not too dry
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
8 (-12,2 to -6,7 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Chile, Andes
Synonyms
Nothofagus procera
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Nothofagus nervosa

Nothofagus nervosa can eventually reach a height of 20 - 24 m, usually not so tall in our climate, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Nothofagus nervosa is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 24 m, usually not so tall in our climate, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Nothofagus nervosa turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Nothofagus nervosa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Nothofagus nervosa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Nothofagus nervosa blooms in may.
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