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small treefern
Scientific Name: Cyathea parvula
Family: Cyatheaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dicksonia antarctica: The Soft Tree Fern
The Dicksonia antarctica, commonly known as the Soft Tree Fern, is a popular choice for gardens, especially in the UK, due to its relative hardiness. It's known for its matt green leaves which form a funnelled crown and the formation of a false trunk on older plants.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant can be grown in pots, and old fronds can be cut into small pieces.
Considerations for Children
- This plant can be grown in pots, and old fronds can be cut into small pieces.
Common Names
- Soft Tree Fern
- Tasmanian Tree Fern
- Man Fern
- Wooly Tree Fern
- Hardy Tree Fern
- Australian Tree Fern
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dicksonia antarctica
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Australia, specifically Victoria.
- Often found in lowland temperate rain forests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Matt green leaves forming a funnelled crown.
- Older plants can develop a false trunk.
- The "trunk" is composed of decaying remains of prior growth.
- Small plants (below 30cm of trunk) are more frost-tender.
- Can reach a height of 4ft or more.
Cultivation
- Tolerates low light conditions.
- Hardy but young plants need frost protection.
- Requires well-drained compost and consistent moisture.
Cyathea cooperi: The Australian Tree Fern
Cyathea cooperi, also known as the Australian Tree Fern, is another variety of tree fern. It is known for rapid growth, with pale green arching fronds on black stems.
Common Names
- Australian Tree Fern
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyathea cooperi
Cyathea parvula
- Small treefern.