€ 150.00 – € 300.00
The delivery charge may be increased, depending on the size of your overall order. You will be notified in advance of any changes for your approval prior to dispatch.
Alsophila australis synonym Cyathea australis is a superb looking Tree Fern from the forests of Southeast Australia (and Tasmania and Norfolk Island) comes this medium to large sized tree fern. In the wild it inhabits moist mountain areas in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and is often found growing in the company of Dicksonia antarctica but preferring more sunny open spots. It has a large, very rough, woody trunk with long weeping dark green fronds that are pale green underneath. Trunk sizes have been found to grow up to as high as 20 metres! It’s common name, the Rough Tree Fern, comes from the extremely rough texture of the remaining stipe bases on the trunk. This name is well founded as I can testify have grappled with them when planting and emptying containers! This characteristic of the trunk gives this hardy tree fern a very striking appearance in comparison to Dicksonia antarctica. Alsophila australis is adaptable to a variety of soil types and make an ideal garden or tub plant. As with most Tree Ferns it likes plenty of water but tolerates considerable exposure to direct sunlight and is more resistant to strong wind than Dicksonia antarctica. In Australia it grows in more exposed sites than Dicksonia antarctica and is potentially as hardy although developing fronds appear somewhat more sensitive to frost. In the colder parts of Ireland winter protection of the trunk is recommended and as with all Tree Ferns the crown should be filled with straw, leaves or as in my case pine needles. This is a big favourite of mine and is highly recommended for those who want to add a new Tree Fern species to their collection. I have absolutely no problem with this plant. The new croziers are a delight to watch unfurl around April to May time. Hardiness: : Hardy to no more than -5 Celsius (for short periods).
We despatch our orders through courier service once a week.
Our mail order service is only available on the island of Ireland.
Ireland
Standard Mail Order: €25
Delivery cost is €25 for each parcel up 120cm x 70cm x 70cm and maximum weight of 30 kilograms.
Oversize Mail Order: €40
Delivery cost is €40 for each parcel up 220cm x 70cm x 70cm and maximum weight of 30 kilograms.
Heavy Orders: €100
For plants that are too heavy (combined order >30kg) to send via courier we can organise delivery of these orders by trolley using a dedicated horticultural transport company.
A trolley can take many heavy plants, each trolley costs €100.
You can also order plants in person when you visit our Plant Centre here at Kells Bay and we will arrange delivery with you.
We also have a ‘Click and Collect’ option for those that may be able to visit us and collect their plants.
Bord Bia Bloom, Dublin
We will once again be exhibiting in Bloom in the Phoenix Park from 29th May to 3rd June. We will gladly bring your order there for collection.
Britain
We regret we cannot send any mail orders to Britain due to plants being prohibited by mail order companies.
However, we do travel to Britain a few times a year to make deliveries, so please let us know if you want to check if you are near an area where we’ll be making a stop.
Email us first at billy@kellsbay.ie to make an enquiry.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London
We return to exhibit at Chelsea this year, from 20th-24th May, so you may even be able to pick up your plants from us there!
France
We regret we cannot send any mail orders to France and the rest of Europe due to plants being prohibited by mail order companies.
We also visit France twice a year, to make deliveries in March and September; via Cherbourg and can deliver plants from the Cherbourg area to Brittany.
Email us first at billy@kellsbay.ie to make an enquiry.
Contact:
066 947 7975
billy@kellsbay.ie
Address:
Kells, Cahersiveen,
Co. Kerry, V23 EP48
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