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Australian Tree Fern

Cyathea cooperi

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Overview

The Australian Tree Fern, Cyathea cooperi, is an elegant species featuring lush green fronds that can reach 10-15 feet in length. This fast-growing fern thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil. A mature specimen can attain a height of about 15-20 feet, with a spread of 12-15 feet, adding a dramatic, tropical accent to any shaded landscape design.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–9Type FernClimate Subtropical
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design; cyathea cooperi thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, image 87
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil; to keep the soil evenly moist but not, image 111Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — erect trunk that can grow to 12 inches in diameterAustralian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Australian Tree Fern requires consistently moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter; if planted inAustralian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — is an elegant species featuring lush green fronds that can reach 10-15 feet in length; a mature specimen, image 55Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Clients should be aware that although slow-growing; erect trunk that can grow to 12 inches in diameter, image 79Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design+127

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Cyatheaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design; cyathea cooperi thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, image 87
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil; to keep the soil evenly moist but not, image 111
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — erect trunk that can grow to 12 inches in diameter
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Australian Tree Fern requires consistently moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter; if planted in
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — is an elegant species featuring lush green fronds that can reach 10-15 feet in length; a mature specimen, image 55
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Clients should be aware that although slow-growing; erect trunk that can grow to 12 inches in diameter, image 79
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Its root system is relatively shallow; is an elegant species featuring lush green fronds that can reach, image 97
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — this fern ultimately requires space to flourish and achieve its full; especially during dry spells, image 80
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — This fast-growing fern thrives in USDA zones 9-11; though typically less in cultivated, image 83
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — or adding a tropical flair to the garden; preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil, image 105
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — If planted in regions prone to frost
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — A mature specimen can attain a height of about 15-20 feet; clients should be aware that although, image 58
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — mimicking its natural rainforest habitat
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — with a spread of 12-15 feet
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — It prefers a sheltered location with dappled sunlight to partial shade; is a magnificent and lush, image 94
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — fern for half or shade; or adding a tropical flair to the garden, image 108
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Cyathea cooperi thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11; fern for half or shade, image 66
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; australian Tree Fern requires consistently moist, well-drained soil
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — A mature specimen can attain a height of about 15-20 feet
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — mimicking its natural rainforest habitat, image 41
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — this fern ultimately requires space to flourish and achieve its full; especially during dry spells
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — especially during dry spells
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