Lomatia ferruginea at Roath Park Botanic Garden

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Lomatia ferruginea
late May 2015

Lomatia ferruginea 1

Lomatia ferruginea
early July 2015

Grid reference ST 18497 79212
Common name Fuinque
Origin South Andes
Deciduous No
Status Rather rare
Status Wales Champion 2013
Height 7.5M May 2015
Girth Multi-stem
Reference 009

This tree is to be found at the north east corner of the Acer Lawn.

Lomatia ferruginea bark

Lomatia ferruginea bark
early July 2016

Lomatia ferruginea leaf

Lomatia ferruginea leaf
late May 2015

Lomatia ferruginea foliage

Lomatia ferruginea foliage
early July 2015

General tree description

Lomatia ferruginea is an evergreen shrub or small tree with large fern-like leaves on red-brown velvety stems. It has pale yellow flowers with a red throat, opening in summer.