Cyathea cooperi  Australian Tree Fern Cyatheaceae

  Cyathea cooperi   Cyathea cooperi

  Moderate to fast growing evergreen fern, from northern Australia. Design height is 12', mature height 20'. Airy. 2-3x pinnately compound leaves, 12' long, 6' wide, medium green to yellow-green. No flowers or fruit.

Like part sun to shade. Protect from wind and hot sun. Likes loamy soil. Propagates by spore. Needs to grow in sheltered places along the coast and in warm coastal valleys. Needs regular water. Little pruning required, keep central leader and remove old fronds.

Can grown from 1-6' spread in one year. Uses: accent, container, near pools, for tropical effect.

Photos taken at Strybing.