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INTRODUCTION

This is a beautfil large size tree, with many practical uses and extremely beautiful foliage.

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IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
Altitude: 400-700 m. 02 16, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Tree

Flower: White, without information on the number of petals

Height: 30 m.

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IX Region, Camino Huerquehue - Pucon, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 02 18, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Medium altitude up to the timber line
Low altitude, interior valleys

Watering conditions:

Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

Light conditions:

Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.

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IX Region, Camino Huerquehue - Pucon, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 02 18, 2006

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Useful properties:

Medicinal

The main use of this plant is ornamental, because of its strange-looking leaves and reddish fruits which remain on the tree for a long time after they are ripe. The bark is used for curing wounds, and the wood itself has a very beautfil structure and is extremely hard, so that it is an excellent material for furniture. The flowers serve for producing honey.

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IX Region, Camino Huerquehue - Pucon, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 02 18, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This 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

Excellent germination capacity, over 80%

acid soil with a significant content of ogranic matter

Recommended germination temperature: +14°C +18°C

This species needs a damp, cool, and not too sunny location with somewhat acid soil rich in organic matter.

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