Cyathea dealbata
Ponga, silver fern
Cyathea dealbata commonly known as the silver fern, is a well known symbol of New Zealand, particularly in NZ’s sports teams. It grows in forests throughout the country. It can reach a height of 10m with a frond length of 2-4m.
The shining green fronds have undersides of silver, hence the common name. The trunk is patterned with the bases of the fallen fronds. A sheltered site with shade or semi-shade and good moist soil is best. Mature specimens will tolerate some exposure and a measure of dryness but in these conditions do not look as good.
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Habitat:
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Suits temperate conditions.
Suits lowland dry forests.
Sunlight:
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Prefers heavy shade.
Prefers semi shade.
Application:
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Use in single specimen amenity plantings.
Size:
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Mature: diameter 5m x height 6m
Planting centres: 1.5m
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Ponga, silver fern
Cyathea dealbata commonly known as the silver fern, is a well known symbol of New Zealand, particularly in NZ’s sports teams. It grows in forests throughout the country. It can reach a height of 10m with a frond length of 2-4m.
The shining green fronds have undersides of silver, hence the common name. The trunk is patterned with the bases of the fallen fronds. A sheltered site with shade or semi-shade and good moist soil is best. Mature specimens will tolerate some exposure and a measure of dryness but in these conditions do not look as good.
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Habitat:
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Suits temperate conditions.
Suits lowland dry forests.
Sunlight:
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Prefers heavy shade.
Prefers semi shade.
Application:
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Use in single specimen amenity plantings.
Size:
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Mature: diameter 5m x height 6m
Planting centres: 1.5m
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Ponga, silver fern
Cyathea dealbata commonly known as the silver fern, is a well known symbol of New Zealand, particularly in NZ’s sports teams. It grows in forests throughout the country. It can reach a height of 10m with a frond length of 2-4m.
The shining green fronds have undersides of silver, hence the common name. The trunk is patterned with the bases of the fallen fronds. A sheltered site with shade or semi-shade and good moist soil is best. Mature specimens will tolerate some exposure and a measure of dryness but in these conditions do not look as good.
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Habitat:
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Suits temperate conditions.
Suits lowland dry forests.
Sunlight:
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Prefers heavy shade.
Prefers semi shade.
Application:
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Use in single specimen amenity plantings.
Size:
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Mature: diameter 5m x height 6m
Planting centres: 1.5m
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