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Nothofagus rutila is a deciduous tree or large shrub from central Chile, known for turning red in autumn. It is grown as an ornamental in temperate gardens, and its key requirements are cool, moist conditions and well-drained soil.
Nothofagus rutila is a species of tree in the family Nothofagaceae. It is endemic to central Chile. Common names include roble rojo, and roble encendido.
Nothofagus rutila grows in the Chilean Coast Range (Cordillera de la Costa) northwest of Santiago in Chacabuco, Quillota, and San Felipe de Aconcagua provinces. It has been found at Cerro El Roble, Caleu, Cuesta La Dormida, and Chicauma. Much of its range is within La Campana National Park.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
