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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Cyathea smithii
Height: 8m;  Spread: 4m
Soft tree fern (Tree Fern)
Fronds soft and finely dissected. Prefers damp soil and shelter. Normally grows at higher altitudes. Limited availability.
» Click here for our Dicksonia squarrosa article published in The Fringe, October 2015 ...
Photo gallery:
Cyathea smithii at Mcleans Falls, Catlins National Park