CATTON ARBORETUM
Nothofagus dombeyi
Common name: Southern Beech
Year planted: 2022
Country of origin: South West Chile and Argentine patagonia
Year introduced: 1916 by F.R.S.Balfour of Dawyck Scotland presenting seed to Kew
Description: An unusual medium to large evergreen tree. It prefers full sun and can loose leaves in the winter when growing in colder climates. It enjoys moist fertile soils and although reasonably hardy can struggle in exposed areas preferring to be sheltered from cold winds. It however has a hardiness rating of h5. This interesting tree has an unusual tolerance of low light levels and is therefore ideal for underplanting in woodland situations.
what3words: frame.horseshoe.progress
Tree number: 11
Year planted: 2022
Country of origin: South West Chile and Argentine patagonia
Year introduced: 1916 by F.R.S.Balfour of Dawyck Scotland presenting seed to Kew
Description: An unusual medium to large evergreen tree. It prefers full sun and can loose leaves in the winter when growing in colder climates. It enjoys moist fertile soils and although reasonably hardy can struggle in exposed areas preferring to be sheltered from cold winds. It however has a hardiness rating of h5. This interesting tree has an unusual tolerance of low light levels and is therefore ideal for underplanting in woodland situations.
what3words: frame.horseshoe.progress
Tree number: 11
