mamaku

Sphaeropteris medullaris | mamaku, black tree fern

 

A striking native fern tree, capable of reaching an impressive height of 20 meters. Its dark green fronds can extend up to 5 meters in length, arching elegantly from the crown. This majestic fern with its black trunk is a superb choice for riparian planting, revegetation initiatives, native gardens, or as a dramatic addition to mixed plantings in spacious gardens.