Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila cunninghamii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Tree ferns are fire-sensitive and typically found in fire-protected moist gullies. Crown damage from fire is usually fatal.

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Spores require high humidity and temperatures around 20-25°C. Germination can be erratic and slow, taking weeks to months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI