INTRODUCTION

Image of Azorella madreporica

Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, Chile
Altitude: 3000-3800 m. 01 20, 2010

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Shrub

Image of Azorella madreporica

Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, Chile
Altitude: 3100-3600 m. 03 19, 2010

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
High altitude close 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.

Image of Azorella madreporica

Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, Chile
Altitude: 3100-3600 m. 03 19, 2010

USES

Good ornamental value (A)

Image of Azorella madreporica

Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, Chile
Altitude: 3100-3600 m. 03 19, 2010

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).

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Asteriscium chilense

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Azorella compacta

Azorella cryptantha

Azorella incisa

Azorella lycopodioides (Llaretita)

Azorella madreporica

Azorella madreporica

Azorella monatha

Azorella sp. #1763

Azorella trifoliolata

Azorella trifurcata

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Eryngium paniculatum (Chupalla)

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Foeniculum vulgare (Hinojo)

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