Family: Cyatheaceae Genus: Cyathea (sigh-ATH-ee-uh) (Info) Species: tomentosissima (to-men-to-SIS-see-ma) (Info)
Synonym:Sphaeropteris tomentosissima
Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials Ferns
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: N/A
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen
Other details: This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements: Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From spores
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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