West Indian Treefern
NameWest Indian Treefern
Species NameCyathea arborea
Common NameWest Indian Treefern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)25
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender, fibrous texture, dark brown
Foliage Typefern fronds
Height (cm)400
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone visible
Notable FeaturesLarge, arching bipinnate fronds; distinct fibrous trunk; characteristic unrolling fiddleheads visible.
Description
This specimen is a large West Indian Treefern, characterized by its tall, slender trunk and a crown of large, arching fronds. The fronds display a vibrant green color, with some older fronds showing a yellowish-brown hue, and new fiddleheads unrolling at the center. This is a natural tree fern, not a cultivated bonsai specimen.
