Alsophila Species, Prickly Tree Fern

Alsophilaleichhardtiana

Genus
Alsophila (al-so-FY-la)
Species
leichhardtiana (like-hardt-ee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Alsophila macarthurii
Alsophila moorei
Cyathea leichhardtiana
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ferns
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2007 | neutral

Cyathea leichhardtiana is native to Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria).

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(Zone 10a) | September 2003 | neutral

Prickly Tree Fern is an Australian species, found in wet forests and rainforests down the East coast of Australia, just reaching the extr...Read More

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