Image: Paul Whitington (cc-by-nc) via iNaturalist
Exposurepartial sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Alsophila australis
Australian tree fern
Description
A tree fern with a terminal cluster of spreading fronds on a stem clothed with persistent frond bases that are covered with brown scales
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenArchitecturalFlower borders and beds