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Cyathea medullaris

Black Tree Fern, Katata, Black Fern Plant, Pitau, Mamaku, Sphaeropteris medullaris, Cyathea medullaris Black Tree Fern, Mamaku Tree Fern

Cyathea medullaris, commonly known as the Black Tree Fern, is a large, NZ native fern that can grow up to 20 m tall. The fronds are dark green, up to 5 m long, and arch gracefully from the crown. Cyathea medullaris is ideal for riparian planting, revegetation projects, native gardens, or adding to a mixed planting in a large garden.

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The average plant height is 140 cm
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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Ferns
Height:20.00 m
Spread:6.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Shade, Wet
Garden uses:Ponds, Screening
Garden styles:Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBlack Tree Fern, Katata, Black Fern Plant, Pitau, Mamaku, Sphaeropteris medullaris, Cyathea medullaris Black Tree Fern, Mamaku Tree Fern

Cyathea medullaris Details

Cyathea medullaris, commonly known as the Black Tree Fern, is a large, NZ native fern that can grow up to 20 m tall. The trunk is black and covered with hexagonal shapes which are the scars from old fronds being shed. The fronds are dark green, up to 5 m long, and arch gracefully from the crown. Cyathea medullaris grows well in full sun through to shaded conditions on a range of soil types (except extreme wet) that do not dry out. The Black Tree Fern is ideal for riparian planting, revegetation projects, native gardens, or adding to a mixed planting in a large garden.

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