{"product_id":"cyathea-cooperi","title":"Cyathea Cooperi","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Tree Fern \/ Lacy Tree Fern \/ Scale Tree Fern \/ Cooper's Tree Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eCyathea cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eSphaeropteris cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eCyatheaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEastern Australia — coastal NSW \u0026amp; QLD rainforests and gullies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen tree fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eCyathea cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e is a lush, fast-growing statement fern for sheltered South Australian gardens. It forms a graceful crown of arching, lacy mid-green fronds from a slender trunk. Best in bright shade to part shade with consistent moisture and rich, humus-laden soil; ideal for ferneries, shaded courtyards and protected coastal sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 m H × 2–4 m W (can be larger in ideal sites)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, feathery fronds to 3–4 m; fresh flushes give a lush tropical look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (fern) — produces spores on frond undersides; non-flowering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, architectural fronds year-round; fresh flushes in the warm months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides cool, humid microclimate and shelter for small birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture-loving (not drought-tolerant); prefers shelter from hot wind, coastal-tolerant (sheltered, irrigated); light frost (protect crown\/trunk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature\/group plantings at 1.2–2.0 m centres depending on spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic \/ not commonly listed as poisonous to cats or dogs; ingestion of any plant may cause mild GI upset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright shade to part shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun inland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, well-drained loam or sandy loam; keep crown and root zone evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2–3 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak 2×\/week in summer; fortnightly in winter if dry; mist fronds in heatwaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch thickly; water into the root zone (not into the crown in cold); remove old fronds at the base; light organic feed in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–50+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA gardens in sheltered, irrigated positions, including protected coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid to Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a ferny, tropical focal point by entries and shaded outdoor rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderplant with clivia, aspidistra and lomandra for layered texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup plant along shady paths and water features for a rainforest feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant tropical drama with cool, green shade. 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