| Botanical name | Cyathea dregei |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Common tree fern |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This indigenous plant has black trunks with large, bright green fronds. |
| Uses in landscape design | This is an ideal form plant for a water garden. |
| Planting instructions | This plant dies down if subjected to cold areas, thus plant only in warmer areas. |
| Possible problems | It has bright green fronds that die down if grown in areas subject to frost. |
| Other languages | Gewone boomvaring (A) Isikhomakhoma (Z) Isihihi (X) |
Cyathea dregei (Common tree fern)
- Botanical name: Cyathea dregei
- Common name(s): Common tree fern
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This indigenous plant has black trunks with large, bright green fronds that die down if grown in areas subject to frost. While it is not as adaptable or quick-growing as the Australian tree fern, it is still an ideal form plant for a water garden.
Family: Cyatheaceae
Synonym: Alsophila dregei
Botanical Pronunciation: sigh-ATH-ee-uh DRAY-gee-eye
Cyathea dregei requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This indigenous plant has black trunks with large, bright green fronds.
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