Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
david ward
In German
Australian Baumfarn
david ward
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
david ward
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
david ward
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
david ward
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
david ward
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
david ward
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
david ward
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Lamiales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and David Ward
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Australian Tree Fern and David Ward Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and David Ward are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and David Ward
Care of Australian Tree Fern and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Australian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.