Monday, May 18, 2009

Tree fern of the day - Heligan eat your heart out!

Cyathea medullaris has to be one of the most spectacular New Zealand ferns. I'm pleased to have permission to use the photos here. The following photos are relevant, as this plant is growing in a private garden the UK! Granted it is in a micro-climate and sheltered woodland, but exciting nevertheless.

Spot the man standing at the base of the fern...

The crown.

The fallen stipes give some idea of scale.

Wish my plant could grow this big. That is if it isn't the closely related Cyathea cooperi.

No comments: