Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Cyathea

Species:

Cyathea aemula

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Crown killed by fire but may resprout from rhizome if damage is not severe. Prefers fire-protected gullies and moist refugia.