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    • Photo of Cyathea smithii form by Peter Richardson

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    Cyathea smithii

    Also Known As

    • Katote
    • Soft Tree Fern
    • Whe

    Plant type

    tree, fern

    size

    • H: 12'-24'
    • W: 8'-16'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Cyathea smithii plant details

    Cyathea smithii is an evergreen fern or tree with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyathea smithii

    Plant type: fern or tree
    Plant family: cyatheaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 16 FT - wide, 12 FT - 24 FT - tall
    Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyathea smithii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cyathea smithii plant

    How to Grow Cyathea smithii

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 5'-20'

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    • even moisture
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    aka Cyathea woolsiana

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

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    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Wig Tree Fern

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 12'-15'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Cyathea baileyana foliage by Peter Richardson
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