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Cyathea medalaris


Cyathea medalaris

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Largest of our tree ferns. Distinctive tree fern with a stout trunk, topped with numerous horizontal fronds from 2 to 6 long. The upper surface is dark green. Tends to grow slowly. Prefers a site shetered from drying winds and with overhead shade, though can be grown in the open. Once established it does tolerate dry conditions. Occurs naturally throughout New Zealand, though rare east of the main divide in the South Island.

 
Genus
Cyathea
Species   medalaris
Cultivar  

Common name
Black tree fern, mamaku

Family name
Cyathaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
10 m
Width
4 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type

Moisture

Exposure


Ferns

Category
Large, over 3 metres high.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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