Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Not available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
chills, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Hayscented Fern
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Hayscented Fern
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Hayscented Fern
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Hayscented Fern
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
Hayscented helecho
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
Hayscented Fern
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Hayscented Fern
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Hayscented Fern
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Fern Hayscented
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Polypodiales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus
Cyathea
Dennstaedtia
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hayscented Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hayscented Fern is Acidic.
Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Hayscented Fern 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 Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hayscented Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.