Botanical Name: Todea barbara
Common Name: Grape fern, Australian king fern Type of Plant: fern: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large, squat tree fern with a thick trunk and a multi-crowned branch structure, coarse fronds have blackish, hairy fibers extending part way up petioles Height 2-5' Spread 6-7' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade to full shade Soil tolerant of most soils, prefers a well-amended soil Hardiness some frost (zones 18-24) Morphology: Leaves dark green, to 2' long, bi-pinnately compound on long petioles – trunk and lower petioles covered w/black wiry fibrous hairs Flowers none Fruit small linear sori in "V" shaped patterns, ripe when green Propagation: spore Usage: good in tropical landscapes, forest style landscapes, as a specimen, container plant or large accent fern – very adaptable to most soil and climatic conditions Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering – do not allow to become dried out Fertilizing slow-release at planting, organic fertilizer during growing season Pruning remove dead fronds Pests/Diseases none Origin: Australia/New Zealand Family: Osmundaceae Notes: |
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