Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern)

Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) with green fronds and a brown trunk standing tall.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) showing tall green fronds spreading from a woody brown central trunk.

Botanical names: Cyathea princeps, Cyathea bourgaei, Sphaeropteris horrida

Common names: Tree Fern, Palma de Montana

Family: Cyatheaceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Similar plants: Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern)


Image gallery: 7 images
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) brown furry coiled plant close up with green stems nearby.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) with dense brown fuzz covering the coiled new unfolding frond tips.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) with vibrant green leaves and fuzzy brown stem close up.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) showing fuzzy brown stems supporting delicate, unfolding green fronds.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) brown fuzzy coiled plant leaves close up, green background foliage.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) with fuzzy brown coiled leaves and lush green textured foliage.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) with green fronds and brown textured trunk plant detail
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) showing tall woody stem topped with spreading green arching fronds
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) brown hairy stem with green unfurling fronds plant
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) displays a thick brown hairy trunk with emerging green coiled fronds.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) green leaves with brown fuzzy stems forming overhead canopy cover.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) with long green fronds extending across an overhead structure for shade.
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) with fuzzy brown stalks and green feathery leaves
Cyathea princeps (Tree Fern) stems with brown fuzzy textures amid wide green fern leaves


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