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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) — fern for half or shade; or adding a tropical flair to the garden, image 81
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Its fronds unfurl gracefully to lengths of 6 to 10 feet; tropical accent to any shaded landscape design, image 90
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — mimicking its natural rainforest habitat, image 95
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — the fern does not tolerate sustained temperatures below 20°F; this fast-growing fern thrives in USDA, image 101
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — It prefers a sheltered location with dappled sunlight to partial shade; is a magnificent and lush perennial plant that
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — the fern does not tolerate sustained temperatures below 20°F
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — If planted in regions prone to frost; its fronds unfurl gracefully to lengths of 6 to 10 feet
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — If planted in regions prone to frost; its fronds unfurl gracefully to lengths of 6 to 10 feet, image 102
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Its fronds unfurl gracefully to lengths of 6 to 10 feet; tropical accent to any shaded landscape design, image 63
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — A mature specimen can attain a height of about 15-20 feet; clients should be aware that although, image 85
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — while resistant to brief chills; the Australian Tree Fern offers an exotic touch with its feathery fronds, image 73
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — It prefers a sheltered location with dappled sunlight to partial shade
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
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 62
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — preferring partial to full shade and consistently moist soil; to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — Clients should be aware that although slow-growing; erect trunk that can grow to 12 inches in diameter
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — the fern does not tolerate sustained temperatures below 20°F; this fast-growing fern thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design; cyathea cooperi thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, image 60
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