| Botanical name | Cyathea australis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Australian tree fern |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It has big, green fronds. |
| Uses in landscape design | Cyathea australis a dramatic form plant; ideal for large shady areas. Also a perfect plant for containers. |
| Planting instructions | Planting: This plant likes moist soil that is rich in organic material. Dig a hole 60cm square and deep. Mix two thirds of topsoil with one third compost in the bottom of the hole, add one cup of bone meal or superphosphate and mix well. It transplants well during early spring. This plant does best in dappled shade, but can tolerate a fair amount of sun and shade. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Other languages | Australiese boomvaring (A) |
| Recommended varieties | Cyathea brownii, a similar Australian tree fern, is more heat tolerant, with bigger, darker green fronds. Both make excellent form plants. |
Cyathea australis (Australian tree fern)
- Botanical name: Cyathea australis
- Common name(s): Australian tree fern
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
As beautiful as our indigenous C. dregei, this species grows both faster and taller. The Australian tree fern is single-stemmed, with a tall trunk and an umbrella-like crown of large fronds covered in prickly hairs. It will grow best in a humid atmosphere and in dappled shade, although it can tolerate a fair amount of sun, or even deep shade. C. brownii, a similar Australian tree fern, is more heat tolerant, with bigger, darker green fronds. Both make excellent form plants.
Family: Cyatheaceae
Synonym: Alsophila australis
Botanical Pronunciation: sye-ATH-ee-uh aw-STRAY-liss
Cyathea australis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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It has big, green fronds.
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