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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Taxobox<br /> | color = lightgreen<br /> | name = Tanglefoot Beech<br /> | image = Nothofagus gunnii.jpg<br /> | image_caption = ''Nothofagus gunnii'', the Deciduous Beech<br /> | regnum = [[Plant]]ae<br /> | divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]<br /> | classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]<br /> | ordo = [[Fagales]]<br /> | familia = [[Nothofagus|Nothofagaceae]]<br /> | genus = ''[[Nothofagus]]''<br /> | species = '''''N. gunnii'''''<br /> | binomial = ''Nothofagus gunnii''<br /> | binomial_authority = (Hook.) [[Anders Sandoe Oersted (botanist)|Oerst.]]<br /> }}<br /> The '''Tanglefoot Beech''' or '''Deciduous Beech''' (''Nothofagus gunnii''), is a [[deciduous]] shrub native to [[Tasmania]], [[Australia]], where it is the only winter-[[deciduous]] plant. It grows in alpine and sub-alpine regions. It rarely exceeds 2 m in height.<br /> <br /> The [[Leaf|leaves]] are simple and alternate, growing 1 cm long. The leaf color is bright green, turning yellow, then brilliant red, in autumn. They are triangular with irregular minute teeth. The [[flower]]s are inconspicuous yellow-green [[catkin]]s. The [[fruit]] is a 6 mm capsule containing three small winged [[nut (fruit)|nuts]]. In most years seed production is poor, but once in a while a 'mast' crop occurs with high germination. The seeds have a very short viability.<br /> <br /> Tanglefoot forests cannot survive fire, and must re-establish from neighbouring areas. They are very sensitive to changed conditions due to their slow growth. Only 100 km² of forest remain.<br /> <br /> ===Cultivation===<br /> ''N. gunnii'' is difficult to cultivate, requiring around 1,800 mm of rain spread throughout the year, cool temperatures not below -10°C and requires full sun. It grows in deep peaty soils. It is best grown from fresh seed collected in a 'mast' year, germinating in a few weeks. It is believed that a beneficial mycorrhyzal fungus is required for the long term success of the plant. Cuttings can be struck, taken in late winter before bud burst. <br /> <br /> ''N. gunnii'' is rarely seen in cultivation due to its poor performance and slow growing. It is believed to be an excellent plant for bonsai, if it can be kept alive long enough.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/veg/fagus/fagus.html Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania] - information.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nothofagaceae]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of Tasmania]]</div>

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