Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Fern
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Australia
  
Types
Not available
  
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
  
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Fern like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Spores
  
Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt, Wet Site
  
Flowers
None
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
  
CYATHEA australis
  
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
  
Rough Tree Fern
  
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
  
Australian Tree Fern
  
In German
marginal Holz fern
  
Australian Baumfarn
  
In French
marginal dryoptéride
  
Australian Arbre Fern
  
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
  
Helecho de árbol australiano
  
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
  
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
  
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
  
Australian Tree Fern
  
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
  
Australijski Drzewo paproci
  
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
  
Fern tree Australia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Pteridophyta
  
Class
Filicopsida
  
Pteridopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Cyatheales
  
Family
Dryopteridaceae
  
Cyatheaceae
  
Genus
Dryopteris
  
Cyathea
  
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 Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Australian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Australian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.