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Nothofagus cunninghamii

Myrtle Beech

Large dense tree. Branchlets fan-shaped.

Additional information

  • FamilyFagaceae
  • StoreyUpper storey
  • Size8-35 m
  • Plant groupingTrees 5 m +
  • LeavesEgg-shaped to triangular dark green leaves, paler below, with toothed margins, 10-25 mm x 5-18 mm. Dotted with glands. Young growth bronze-red.
  • Flower colourYellow
  • Flowering timeNovember to January
  • FlowersInconspicuous male and female flowers in separate clusters on the same plant. Clusters of orange ball-shaped flowerheads in summer are the fruits of a fungus "Beech Orange".
  • Bird attractingHabitat - nesting and/or safety
  • Butterfly attractingNo
  • Frog habitatNo
  • Growing conditionsHigh rainfall areas. Moist, well drained, organically rich soils. Frost and snow tolerant. Semi shade and partial sun preferred.
  • Garden useBeautiful specimen tree for moist, cool areas. Prefers shade, especially while establishing. Can be pruned for large hedges.
  • Commercially availableSpecialist nursery
  • Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

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1 Nothofagus cunninghamii

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2 Nothofagus cunninghamii

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3 Nothofagus cunninghamii female flower

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4 Nothofagus cunninghamii male flower

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5 Nothofagus cunninghamii

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6 Nothafagus Beech Orange fungus

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Photographer/s: 1, 2 Yarra Ranges Council photo library; 3, 5, 6 Marilyn Bull ©; 4 Peter Kinchington ©

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