Australian Tree Fern
Alsophila australis

Soil:

Well-drained

Light:

Partial Sun

Height:

20 ft.

Width:

10-15 ft.

Description:

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.

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. Partial sun. Rapid grower to 20 feet tall, 10 to 15 feet spread. Spore grown. Non-hardy.