Botanical Name: Sphaeropteris cooperi
Common Name: Australian tree fern Type of Plant: Fern: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright tree-like plant with a thick hairy trunk and a rosette of large arching light green fronds Height to 20' Spread to 20' Growth Rate mod. to rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor half-shade to full sun near the coast Soil prefers a highly organic soil Hardiness some frost (zones 15-24) Morphology: Leaves 2-3 pinnate pale green to 10' long, 5' across – rusty scales on petioles and leaves Flowers none Fruit sori centered between margin and midrib Propagation: spore, sometimes trunks are cut and re-planted Usage: tropical or forest landscapes – used as an accent or in fern groupings, frequently used in atrium plantings/large indoor plantings Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular water Fertilizing prefers 1/2 strength organic fertilizer monthly Pruning remove dead fronds to base Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other rusty scales can be irritating to skin Origin: Australia Family: Cyatheaceae Notes: |
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