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Nothofagus antarctica Tree

Antarctic Beech Trees

From £250

From £250 ~~£250~~

Available As:

Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Multiple Sizes Available Tree Stake & Tie Kit

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£20

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Friendly Mycorrhizal Fungi Rootgrow

From £3.60

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Multiple Sizes Available Tree Irrigation Kit

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All Purpose Compost Miracle-Gro® Peat Free Premium All Purpose Compost

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn orange in autumn (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Tolerant of most soils, preferring a lime-free, well-drained site

Description

Something a little different, this very hardy Antarctic beech is an attractive, broadly conical tree with wonderful features. Nothofagus antarctica has small, sweetly scented, glossy leaves with a crinkled texture, changing from a mid-dark green colour in summer to shades of bright yellow and orange in the autumn. The bark is chocolate brown with attractive slices of silver all over.

Expect a height of spread of 8 x 4 metres in 20 years from this hardy tree that will grow in any lime-free, well-drained soil in full or part sun.

AKA Antarctic beech tree, Guindo, Nire, Nirre, Southern beech

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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Outside Mainland UK	Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK

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