Nothofagus obliqua aka Patagonian Oak

Nothofagus obliqua, also known as the Patagonian oak, roble, pellín, roble pellín, or hualle in its early state of growth, is a deciduous tree native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in the southern regions, between 33 and 43° south latitude. This fast-growing tree can reach heights of up to 50 meters with a trunk diameter of 2 meters. The bark of the trunk is grayish-brown to dark brown, often forked. The leaves are alternate, ovate, and have a serrated margin. They are dark green on top and pale glaucous below, turning yellow and crimson in the autumn. N. obliqua produces separate male and female flowers that are small and inconspicuous, surrounded by green bracts. In Chile, young trees with soft, yellowish wood are called roble hualle, while older trees with reddish heartwood are known as roble pellín. This tree is highly valued for its durable timber, which is used in furniture-making and construction. In 2013, there was a proposal to rename N. obliqua as Lophozonia obliqua.