Australian Tree Fern
Alsophila australis
Create a tropical look with this interesting landscape specimen. Bright-green, broad fronds are finely cut, spreading from a slender trunk. Fastest growing of the tree ferns.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | al-SOFF-il-uh os-TRAY-liss |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 10 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 15 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. spread. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3590 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
Tree ferns are excellent for shaded nooks and under the canopies of larger shade trees. They add a decidedly lush exotic character to any space, be it under eaves or in atriums. Give them plenty of room overhead and combine with large-leafed foliage plants and very fiery colored exotic flowers.
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Create a tropical look with this interesting landscape specimen. Bright-green, broad fronds are finely cut, spreading from a slender trunk. Fastest growing of the tree ferns.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
Tree ferns are excellent for shaded nooks and under the canopies of larger shade trees. They add a decidedly lush exotic character to any space, be it under eaves or in atriums. Give them plenty of room overhead and combine with large-leafed foliage plants and very fiery colored exotic flowers.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | al-SOFF-il-uh os-TRAY-liss |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 10 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 15 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. spread. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3590 |
