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Re: [PRIMROSES] Australian Tree Fern

Diana Pederson wrote:
>
> Hi:
>
> A lady I've met in cyberspace is sending me some Australian seeds including
> the tree fern.  My reference books don't mention this plant.  Does anyone
> have one that does?  Is it a true fern?  I don't know if the seeds are going
> to be spores or what?  Any information will help.
>
> Diana Pederson, Zone 5, Michigan
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/1945/index.html
> http://www.suite101.com/topics/page.cfm/262

Cyathea cooperi.  Hardy in zone 9 and 10.  Will grow to 40 feet tall.
This is the most common tree fern available on a commercial scale.
You'll have to keep indoors of course.  Occasionally, if you have any
specialty nurseries in the area that have any dedication to tropicals,
you can pick up a rooted peice of the fern.  Very slow to get going.
From spore?  If you are not middle aged, you might be rewarded.  I've
had one for 2 years now and started with the rooted piece that I
purchased from Mr. Barfod at the Seattle Flower & Garden Show.  It is
still under a foot tall and has 4 fronds on it.
The Greenhouse
81 S. Bagley Creek Road & Hwy 101
Port Angeles, WA  98362
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