Cyathea cooperi
Australian Tree Fern
Description
This evergreen fern reaches a height of 10' with light green fronds that spread to a widthg of 15'. Its fronds are wider and held more horizontally than those of the Tasmanian fern tree. It requirs part shade to shade, with averag to little summer watering. This plant performs well in containers, and is damaged by frost below 25 degrees F Plant only in heavy shade.
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.