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Ponga Tree Fern

Cyathea dealbata

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Cyathea dealbata, commonly known as the Silver Fern or Punga, is a NZ native tree fern. It features bright green fronds up to 4 m long which have a silver-white colouration on the underside, hence the common name. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide in a semi-shade or full shade position. Cyathea dealbata is well suited to cool and damp areas and is great for providing a sub-tropical feel to a garden. The Silver Fern is also used for revegetation projects, added to native gardens, planted alongside streams, and used in mixed plantings.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Shade, Wet
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian, Tropical

Cyathea tomentosissima

Cyathea tomentosissima, commonly known as the Highland Lace Fern, produces soft and delicate looking fronds which spread horizontally to about 1 m from a central crown. These are held on an upright stem which may reach 1.5 m tall. Cyathea tomentosissima is commonly used to provide a sub-tropical feel to the garden, included in mixed plantings, planted around pool or barbecue areas, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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