• The Australian tree fern (Cyathea cooperi) is a large tropical fern that forms a trunk. In the wild, a mature tree’s medium to dark green fronds can grow 5 to 8 feet long, but the fronds will be ...

A: I don't want to totally discourage you, but this plant is best outdoors. It tends to sulk in a container if you're not prompt about watering. If the soil dries, the fronds quickly brown. I gave up ...

Ferns are ubiquitous here in south Louisiana, thriving in our moist, semi-shady areas and seemingly springing from nowhere. Take the mysterious resurrection ferns that hug the limbs of our oak trees.

Due to our subtropical climate, Florida is one of the few places in the continental U.S. where tree ferns can be cultivated outdoors. The best choice for our landscapes is Australian tree fern ...

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Gardeners who move here from northern areas sometimes ask if they can grow daffodils in Central Florida. The answer is "maybe," but only if they choose wisely and are satisfied with meager results.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The Australian tree fern Sphaeropteris cooperi is an invasive species in Hawaiian wet forests where it displaces Cibotium, the dominant native ...

Almost 30,000 native tree ferns were harvested from Tasmania's forestry areas last financial year. The harvesting and sale of the ferns is permitted because they would likely otherwise be destroyed by ...