Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila ballardii

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

habitat for invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Tree ferns are fire-sensitive and require moist, sheltered rainforest conditions to survive; generally eliminated by fire.