Sphaeropteris Species, Tree Fern

Sphaeropterisbrunei

Genus
Sphaeropteris (sfay-ROP-teris)
Species
brunei (BROO-nee-eye)
Synonym
Cyathea brunei
Cyathea caesia
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 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 brunei is native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Columbia.

Cyathea are listed on CITES Appendix II.

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