Cyathea cunninghamii: Slender Tree Fern

Cyathea cunninghamii, the Slender Tree Fern or Gully Tree Fern, is a graceful, slender-trunked tree fern native to Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands. It develops a tall, thin trunk (up to 20m in the wild) with a small crown of tripinnate, arching fronds. The trunk is often covered in persistent leaf bases. It grows in damp gullies and rainforests.

Plant Profile

This tree fern requires a mild, humid, frost-free climate (USDA 9b+), deep shade, and consistently moist, well-drained soil. It is more slender and elegant than Dicksonia. It is a beautiful specimen for sheltered, humid gardens, fern gullies, and conservatories. Protect the crown and trunk from drying winds and frost. A graceful giant for the right climate.