Cyathea smithii
Soft tree fern, Katote, Golden tree fern
Cyathea Cyathea
C. smithii - C. smithii is a tree fern with narrow, very light-green to golden yellow fronds bearing dark brown scales.
Cyathea smithii 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 smithii (Soft tree fern) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 years.
Sub-Tropical, City, Architectural, Containers, Instant, Foliage only
Plant outdoors in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter. Quite hardy, but may need winter protection in colder areas. Or 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
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Cyathea smithii
Soft tree fern, Katote, Golden tree fern
Cyathea Cyathea
C. smithii - C. smithii is a tree fern with narrow, very light-green to golden yellow fronds bearing dark brown scales.
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 smithii (Soft tree fern) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 years.
Sub-Tropical, City, Architectural, Containers, Instant, Foliage only
Plant outdoors in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter. Quite hardy, but may need winter protection in colder areas. Or 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
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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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: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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