Alsophila Species, Creeping Tree Fern, Golden Tree Fern, Mountain Tree Fern

Alsophilacolensoi

Genus
Alsophila (al-so-FY-la)
Species
colensoi (co-len-SO-ee)
Synonym
Cyathea colensoi
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
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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Gardener's Notes:

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

Cyathea colensoi is native to New Zealand.

Cyathea are listed on CITES Appendix II.

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