Australian Tree Fern
Alsophila australis
Pronunciation: al-SOFF-il-uh os-TRAY-liss
SKU #03590
| Description | Beautiful, finely cut, broad, bright green fronds spread out from atop a slender trunk, creating a lush and exotic accent with a palm tree-like affect. The fastest growing of the tree ferns and a stunning specimen for adding a tropical element to large containers on patios or indoors, or in temperate landscapes. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. spread. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Container |
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| 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. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Fatsia (Aralia); Elephant Ear (Colocasia); Stromanthe (Stromanthe); Aucuba (Aucuba) |
| Care | Thrives in warm, humid environments with humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil and dappled shade. Protect from harsh afternoon sun exposures in very hot regions. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep the root zone cool and conserve moisture. Feed lightly, periodically throughout the year. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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