Australian Tree Fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi)

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Plant Habit:	Fern
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height:	25 feet - 40 feet
Plant Spread:	6 feet - 8 feet
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Inconspicuous
Propagation: Other methods:	Other: Spores
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Dec 4, 2011 4:37 PM concerning plant:

Cyathea cooperi, native to Australia and New Zealand is one of the most popular tree ferns in cultivation. Scaly Tree fern is a very large, fast growing fern that prefers bright shade and moist conditions. The trunk should be kept moist with daily watering but do not allow water to reach the crown, a wet crown will promote disease and eventual demise of the plant. Cyathea cooperi grows to a huge size in both height and width and the fronds can grow to 20' in length. Fallen fronds leave the trunk with interesting patterns of large oval scars.

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Sphaeropteris Australian Tree Fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi)