Australian Tree Fern, Beautiful & Exotic

Use Australian Tree Ferns to add architectural accents to your landscape.

To design your landscape using Australian Tree Ferns, a majestic and tropical fern species known for its large, arching fronds and dramatic presence, consider the following creative ideas to incorporate them effectively into your outdoor space:

Canopy Planting: Use Australian Tree Ferns as canopy plants to create a lush, shaded retreat in your landscape. Plant them strategically to provide natural shade and a tropical ambiance in areas where you want to escape the sun's intensity.

Woodland Garden: Incorporate Australian Tree Ferns into a woodland garden setting alongside other shade-loving plants like Agaves, Ornamental Grasses, and Tropical Palms. Their towering fronds can add vertical interest and a sense of tranquility to a shaded garden oasis.

Focal Points: Position Australian Tree Ferns as focal points in your landscape design to draw attention and create visual interest. Place them near water features, on either side of pathways, or as standalone specimens to showcase their elegant foliage.

Understory Plantings: Utilize Australian Tree Ferns as understory plantings beneath taller trees or shrubs to add layers of greenery and texture to your garden. Their feathery fronds can complement the vertical structure of surrounding plants and create a dynamic planting scheme.

Moisture-Loving Plants: Pair Australian Tree Ferns with other moisture-loving plants such as ferns, begonias, and palms to create a cohesive and thriving garden environment. Ensure the soil around the ferns remains consistently moist to support their growth.

Architectural Accents: Use Australian Tree Ferns to add architectural accents to your landscape design. Their symmetrical fronds and elegant silhouette can enhance the overall aesthetic of your outdoor space and introduce a tropical flair to the surroundings.

By incorporating these design ideas, you can create a captivating and verdant landscape using Australian Tree Ferns as key elements. If you need further assistance or have specific preferences for your landscape design, feel free to provide additional details for a customized plan tailored to your outdoor space.

Care Guide

PLANTING AND CARE - if planting in the ground dig a hole approximately twice as wide as your new plant’s root ball and deep enough so that the top of the root ball is parallel with the ground level. Place the plant in the hole and ensure that it is situated upright, use the excavated soil to back fill around the root ball, tamp down to ensure air pockets are eliminated, thoroughly soak with a hose as you fill in the dirt. A 2-3 inch layer of organic hardwood mulch is strongly recommended, it will help retain moisture and discourage weed growth.

LIGHT - Partial Shade

WATER - Water 2-3 times a week.

FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once you do decide to fertilize You may use a slow release granular fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.

INSECTS OR DESEASES - In the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle.

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We hope that you enjoy your new plants! We grow and care for our plants from cuttings, seeds or liners, we hand select the best quality available before shipping to your home or office. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our friendly customer service team is here to help.

More Frequently Ask Questions

Is it safe to ship plants by mail?

We Believe it is, let us prove it, our success rate of shipping plant(s) online is well over 99%.

How do you measure height for Ferns?

Ferns approximate height is measured from the bottom of the plant to the top of the highest branch.

Are plant(s) purchased online guarantee?

All plants are guarantee for a period of 30 days, We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.