Cyathea medullaris
BLACK TREE FERN, MAMAKU
Cyatheaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: black leaf stems & spotted stems
 
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Cyathea medullaris
BLACK TREE FERN, MAMAKU
Cyatheaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: black leaf stems & spotted stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental, formal, contemporary & bush designs

Uses: accents

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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