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Cyathea australis

Family Cyatheaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Spread 3 - 7.5 m (10 - 25 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This fern is upright and has faded green foliage that is showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning fern which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Container, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics Cyathea australis is tolerant of wet sites and salt.