Sphaeropteris Species

Sphaeropterismyosuroides

Genus
Sphaeropteris (sfay-ROP-teris)
Species
myosuroides (my-oh-sur-OY--des)
Synonym
Alsophila aurea
Alsophila myosuroides
Cyathea myosuroides
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
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) | July 2008 | neutral

Cyathea myosuroides is native to Mexico, Cuba, and Central America.

Cyathea are listed on CITES Appendix II.

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