Doodia australis camellia

Doodia australis camelliaAlso known as the Common Rasp Fern, the Doodia australis is a lovely spreading Australian native fern that features attractive bronze to purple new growth, shading down to deep green as fronds mature. A small spreading fern, the deeply divided leaves resemble a hacksaw, hence its unusual common name. This fern is easy to grow and will add colour and structure to a shaded garden but is also at home indoors in a humid environment. Perfect for adding

Following the blooms

The showy flowers are followed by metallic

Light frost

Enjoys consistent moisture but tolerates occasional dryness once established

with a medium sweetness and juicy

Size: Height 10-25m x width 2-4m

or adding texture to mixed native beds

Its smooth trunk has pale green to cream bark

The dark green foliage creates a lush summer display before transforming into brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn

light frosts and high winds

Hibiscus can handle very hot and very cold temperatures

Self-attaching via rootlets on the base of stems