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Image of Quillaja saponaria
VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
Altitude: 450 m. 12 30, 2006
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Species: | Quillaja saponaria Molina | |
Family: | Rosaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Rosales | |
Chilean Name: | Quillay | |
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Record: | 0009 |
About 1 Quillaja in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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Endemic Very Frequent
Height: 25 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is a very interesting tree |
Image of Quillaja saponaria VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 25 m.
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Image of Quillaja saponaria VII Region, Las Lomas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Quillaja saponaria VII Region, Las Lomas, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Quillaja saponaria VII Region, Las Lomas, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
Relatively easy to cultivate
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More photos (9) of Quillaja saponaria Molina available here |