Description
In natural habitat Cyathea brownii can reach up to 20 metres or more in height. The broad, lance shaped, bipinnate-pinnatifid to tripinnate fronds can reach 5 metres in length. The stipe is long and has a line of white, stitch like dashes along its length. Rachis and stipe are covered in white-brown and darker orange-brown scales. The trunk can become smooth with age and may display oval scars left from fallen fronds.
This spectacular tree fern enjoys a sunny position. Planted in a semi shade position, and protected in winter, this plant will makes a fine addtion to any garden.
Hardiness: Not a hardy fern in almost every part of Ireland and Britain. It will only tolerate temperatures of down to 0 celsius. It will need winter protection to survive or grow in a pot and take indoors over the winter period.
