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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

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) — This fast-growing fern thrives in USDA zones 9-11; though typically less in cultivated, image 56
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — ideal for creating a focal point, image 104
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Australian Tree Fern requires consistently moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter; if, image 69
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Australian Tree Fern requires consistently moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — This fast-growing fern thrives in USDA zones 9-11; though typically less in cultivated landscapes.<br><br>Originating
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — though typically less in cultivated landscapes.<br><br>Originating from the Eastern parts of Australia, image 92
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — mimicking its natural rainforest habitat, image 68
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Clients should be aware that although slow-growing; erect trunk that can grow to 12 inches in diameter, image 106
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — or adding a tropical flair to the garden; preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil, image 78
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — the Australian Tree Fern offers an exotic touch with its feathery fronds and tree-like appearance
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — though typically less in cultivated landscapes.<br><br>Originating from the Eastern parts of Australia; the fern does
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design; cyathea cooperi thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, image 114
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — while resistant to brief chills
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — This tree fern can reach a grand height of 15 to 30 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet at maturity; this, image 89
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — or adding a tropical flair to the garden; preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — This tree fern can reach a grand height of 15 to 30 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet at maturity; this fern
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design; cyathea cooperi thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — It prefers a sheltered location with dappled sunlight to partial shade; is a magnificent and lush, image 67
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — ideal for creating a focal point, image 50
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — fern for half or shade; or adding a tropical flair to the garden
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — is a magnificent and lush perennial plant that adds a strikingly verdant presence to any garden setting
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — is a magnificent and lush perennial plant that adds a strikingly verdant presence to any garden setting; while
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 82
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