Is Antarctic Beech safe for pets?

Yes, Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus Moorei) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Antarctic Beech easy to care for?

Antarctic Beech has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires high watering and partial_shade or filtered_light light.

Can Antarctic Beech grow indoors?

Antarctic Beech is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus Moorei) is a perennial tree in the Nothofagaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Nothofagus moorei is a large evergreen tree native to cool temperate rainforests of eastern Australia, known for its massive trunk and longevity.

Last updated: February 2026

Antarctic Beech

Nothofagus Moorei

Nothofagus moorei is a large evergreen tree native to cool temperate rainforests of eastern Australia, known for its massive trunk and longevity.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

High

Light

Partial Shade, filtered_light

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:shade tree, specimen tree, habitat provision

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Antarctic Beech

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Nothofagaceae

Genus:Nothofagus