Nothofagus, the southern hemisphere beeches grow well here at High Beeches.
Related to Fagus, a genus of large ornamental, fast growing, evergreen and deciduous trees.
There are five in the garden here including:
Nothofagus dombeyi a medium to large treefrom Chile and Argentina and introduced in l916 by F R S Balfour. The beautiful old tree at High Beeches was a victim of the l987 storm but a young tree planted in 1989 is growing well.
Nothofagus fusca, the Red beech, can be frost tender when young but grows into a beautiful medium sized tree. A native of New Zealand. The one here was planted in 1931.
Nothofagus obliqua the Roble Beech. A large
fast growing tree from Chile and Argentina
introduced from Chile by H J Elwes. The timber is not dissimilar to oak and has similar uses. This one was planted in 1990.
Nothofagus alpina (N. nervosa). A large, fast
growing tree with large leaves similar to
carpinus, colouring well in autumn. A native
of Chile and Argentina introduced in 1913.
It produces fine timber used for wine barrels,
veneers and interiors. This tree was planted
in l991.
