Tree Fern
Alsophila podophylla
A rare and elegant subtropical tree fern with striking dark stipes.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 6-10 Ft.
- Height
- 4-16 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Alsophila podophylla is a rare subtropical tree fern native to East and Southeast Asia, characterized by its erect trunk and glossy, purple-black stipes. Its large, bipinnate fronds create a lush, lacy canopy that thrives in humid, shaded environments like ravines and stream banks. Growing slowly to heights of up to five meters, this archaic species prefers consistently moist, acidic soil and protection from direct sun, making it a stunning architectural addition to tropical gardens.