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    CYATHEA
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    CYATHEA CYATHEA

    CYATHEA

    Commonly known as Tree fern

    (See also Dicksonia)

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Damp down trunk and leaves regularly on hot days.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Rhizoctonia on young plants.
    • Place of origin
      Mountain forests in the subtropics and tropics of the southern hemisphere.
    • Evergreen
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Fern
      Pole-like fibrous trunks topped by large, pinnate fronds. Crowns of uncurling fronds are densely covered by white, brown or black scales.
    • Will grow outside in milder locations
      This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Will tolerate sun in moist soil.
    • Partial shade
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    CYATHEA cooperi
    Lacy tree fern, Scaly tree fern
    Upper trunk and new fronds covered in light brown scales. Light green fronds which can grow up to 15ft in length. Prefers shady moist conditions. Relatively quick-growing
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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    CYATHEA dealbata
    New Zealand silver tree fern, Silver king fern
    Shiny light green fronds with striking silver undersides
     
    3 Litre
    £50.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    CYATHEA medullaris
    Black tree fern
    The exotic black tree fern, native of New Zealand
     
    3 Litre
    £50.00
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    CYATHEA smithii
    A tree fern with a slender trunk. The fronds have a distinct yellowish mid-rib. Needs a cool moist position sheltered from wind
     
    3 Litre
    £50.00
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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