Australian Tree Fern – Cyathea cooperi – Exotic – 6

A fern is any one of a group of about 12£¬000 species of plants. Unlike mosses they have xylem and phloem (making them vascular plants). They have stems£¬ leaves£¬ and roots like other vascular plants. Ferns do not have either seeds or flowers (they reproduce via spores). Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi)£¬ This huge growing tree fern forms trunks 6′ thick and can grow 30′ high. The fronds can grow 8 feet long. The plant can stand temperatures down to 23 F£¬ however£¬ there is some leaf damage at 27 F. The plant needs semi-shade for optimum growth and plenty of water. Hardy in Zones 8-11. Excellent house plant or patio plant.

A fern is any one of a group of about 12£¬000 species of plants. Unlike mosses they have xylem and phloem (making them vascular plants). They have stems£¬ leaves£¬ and roots like other vascular plants. Ferns do not have either seeds or flowers (they reproduce via spores).Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi)£¬ This huge growing tree fern forms trunks 6′ thick and can grow 30′ high. The fronds can grow 8 feet long. The plant can stand temperatures down to 23 F£¬ however£¬ there is some leaf damage at 27 F. The plant needs semi-shade for optimum growth and plenty of water. Hardy in Zones 8-11. Excellent house plant or patio plant.