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Rough Tree Fern

Cyathea australis
Rough Tree Fern
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

An upright tree fern that has arching fronds 2-4 metres long, with a long frown base covered in small sharp projections. It is grown in moist shady areas such as ferneries and will take slightly drier soils than the soft tree fern but will require summer watering in these areas.

Form
Ferns
Height
3+m
Flowering Time
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Part Shade
  • Shade
Water Requirement
Medium
Tolerates
  • Acidic Soils
Biodiversity Benefits
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/Qld/Tas
Bush Tucker Plant
No