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Image of Polylepis tarapacana
XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
Altitude: 4600 m. 06 16, 2009
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| Species: | Polylepis tarapacana Phil. | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2052 |
| About 2 Polylepis in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 6 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Polylepis tarapacana XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree
Height: 6 m.
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Image of Polylepis tarapacana XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Polylepis tarapacana XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Timber
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Image of Polylepis tarapacana XV Region, Lago Chungara, 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.
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