Fuscospora cliffortioides
(Tewhai Rauriki, Mountain Beech)
Fuscospora cliffortioides
(Tewhai Rauriki, Mountain Beech)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 10L Pot | $40.00 | $35.00 |
| 2.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Type: | Tree |
| Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Mature Height: | 12 m |
| Mature Width: | 5 m |
| Site Condition: | Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil |
| Sun: | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Frosts: | Hardy |
| Features: | Suitable for hedging or shelter. Attractive to birds, insects and bees. Flower colour: Red. Foliage colour: Green. Fruit colour: Brown (Dry). Native. Suitable restoration species. |
Fuscospora solandri var. cliffortioides is known as Mountain Beech because it is found at higher altitudes than Black Beech and can be found at various altitudes. It does not grow as tall as F. solandri and tolerates hard, dry infertile , poorly-drained sites in alpine areas. Differs from black beech by the finer leathery leaves with acute apices and obscure leaf venation. Although the two are closely allied and readily form hybrids, they are distinct species.
Habitat: Found in montane and subalpine forest and subalpine scrub. Often forming a dense, almost monospecific forest especially along the drier eastern side of the South Island.
Flowering: Summer [November - January]
Fruiting: Autumn [February - April]
Plant Calendar:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Flower and Fruit Months:
| Flowering | Fruiting | Both | |
| Key |
Bird Diet:
| Fruit | Seed | Nectar | |
| Key | F | S | N |
