Black Fern Nz
Cyathea medullaris
Black Tree Fern, Katata, Black Fern Plant, Pitau, Mamaku, Sphaeropteris medullaris, Cyathea medullaris Black Tree Fern, Mamaku Tree Fern, NZ Ponga Tree
Cyathea medullaris, commonly known as the Black Tree Fern, is a large, NZ native fern that can grow up to 20 m tall. The fronds are dark green, up to 5 m long, and arch gracefully from the crown. Cyathea medullaris is ideal for riparian planting, revegetation projects, native gardens, or adding to a mixed planting in a large garden.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Ferns - Height:
20.00 m - Spread:
6.00 m - Tolerances:
Shade, Wet - Garden uses:
Ponds, Screening - Garden styles:
Native, Riparian
