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Cyathea Species, Tree Fern

Cyatheaalata

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Cyathea alata by Cretaceous
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Genus
Cyathea (sigh-ATH-ee-uh)
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Species
alata (a-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Alsophila alata
Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Ferns
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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

Cyathea are listed on CITES Appendix II.

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