Cyathea cooperi

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Cyathea cooperi

Australian Tree Fern

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Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme

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.

Plant Type

Shrub, Fern

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.