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Nothofagus dombeyi

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Description

It is an evergreen tree that grows in central and southern Chile, between the VI and XII region. It grows in places at sea level and up to 1200 meters above sea level in the Andes. This leafy tree with dark brown-gray bark, has a light yellow wood that is widely used in carpentry and as firewood.

State of conservation

No MMA information

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Phagales

Family

Nothofagaceae

Foliar regimen

Perennial

Growth

Maximum height size 40 meters.

Rapid growth rate.

Blooming time

It starts between September and October.

Flower color

The flowers are barely visible because they are green and measure less than 5 mm.

Sun exposure

Expose to some shade or shade on steep slopes or ravines with southern exposure.

Temperature

It resists temperatures down to -15°c (even -20°c). It can be covered for months (1 to 8) by snow.

Hydric regimen

Areas with constant rainfall, short dry periods are possible but do not last more than 1 month.

Type of soil

It adapts to a wide range of soils ranging from deep, well-drained soils to thin, rocky soils with intermittent flooding throughout the year, including recent volcanic deposits.

Uses

Wood

Distribution

From the province of Colchagua (VI region) to the province of Aysén (XI region), 800 to 1000 m.a.s.l.

Habitat and association

Associated with coyán (nothofagus oblicua), raulí (nothofagus alpina), triwe (laurelia sempervirens), tique (aextoxicun punctatun), mañio (podocarpus salignus).

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