Cyathea australis
“Rough Tree Fern”
TREE FERN 10 TO 15 METRES TALLThick rough trunk, fronds radiate from apex to 3 metres long. Excellent indoor plants when young. Lovely feature plants in a sheltered area as they are frost tender. The pith of the trunk is bush tucker, but kills the plant when removed. Needs moisture.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
| Family | Cyatheaceae |
| Aspect | Full Shade / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Adaptable, Moist |
| Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
| Features | |
| Bush Food Plants, Dry Rainforest, Shade Tolerant Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Ipswich area, Kenmore Hills, Pinjarra Hills, Pullenvale | |
