Botanical Name
Cyathea cooperi
Common Name
Australian Tree Fern – Straw Tree Fern
Description
Australian Tree Fern is a magnificent native fern renowned for its spectacular large fronds and impressive trunk that creates stunning tropical displays in shaded garden areas. This majestic species develops a distinctive fibrous trunk topped with a crown of large, deeply divided fronds that can reach impressive proportions, creating dramatic architectural features. The bright green fronds unfurl from distinctive golden-brown “fiddleheads” that add seasonal interest to the display. Thrives in moist, well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial to full shade positions, preferring protection from strong winds. Perfect for shaded courtyards, ferneries, and areas where dramatic tropical foliage combined with architectural form creates impressive landscape statements.
Plant Category
Ferns
Size (H x W)
Height: 3-8 meters, Spread: 3-5 meters
Cyathea cooperi naturally occurs in the rainforests of eastern Australia from Queensland to New South Wales, thriving in moist, humus-rich soils with consistent moisture and filtered light in subtropical to temperate rainforest environments.
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