Cyathea medullaris
Black tree fern, Sago fern, Mamaku
Cyathea Cyathea
C. medullaris - C. medullaris is a tender tree fern with a black, hairy trunk, and long golden green fronds.
Cyathea medullaris is: Evergreen
Arching
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Pale-green, Yellow-green in All seasons
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Division, Spores
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Cyathea medullaris (Black tree fern) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 15-20 years.
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Instant, Sub-Tropical
Plant outdoors in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter. Will need winter protection in colder areas. Alternatively plant under glass in humid conditions in filtered light.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Cyathea medullaris
Black tree fern, Sago fern, Mamaku
Cyathea Cyathea
C. medullaris - C. medullaris is a tender tree fern with a black, hairy trunk, and long golden green fronds.
Evergreen
Arching
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Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Pale-green, Yellow-green in All seasons
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Division, Spores
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Cyathea medullaris (Black tree fern) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 15-20 years.
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Instant, Sub-Tropical
Plant outdoors in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter. Will need winter protection in colder areas. Alternatively plant under glass in humid conditions in filtered light.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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