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Alsophila Species, Forest Tree Fern

Alsophilacapensis

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Genus
Alsophila (al-so-FY-la)
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Species
capensis (ka-PEN-sis)
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Synonym
Cyathea capensis
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Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Ferns
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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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
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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | May 2008 | neutral

Cyathea are listed on CITES Appendix II.

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