Lomariocycas tabularis, synonym Blechnum tabulare, [1] known as the mountain blechnum is a large, attractive fern that is indigenous to sub-saharan Africa. They grow in a similar way to the classic tree ferns (Cyathea), and are also often mistaken for being cycads. This species can be distinguished from related species by the bases of its pinnae.

Blechnum tabulare is an evergreen fern with large fronds that can reach up to 1m in length, when mature. While not a true tree fern, it will eventually develop a trunk. What’s more, new ferns will grow around the base of the original plant, developing into a colony.

Blechnum tabulare (Thunb) Family: Blechnaceae. Common names: mountain deer fern, mountain blechnum, false tree fern (Eng.); valsboomvaring (Afr.)

Blechnum tabulare, commonly known as the ‘Table Mountain Fern’ which if you know your geography, originates from South Africa. Growing beautifully like a miniature tree fern on stout hairy trunks up to a metre high, Belchnum tabulare is a spectacular evergreen fern.

Blechnum tabulare is commonly found growing in grasslands along streams, often in rank vegetation, on grassy hillsides, along the margins of evergreen forests and quite often on roadsides. Note that plants from the winter-rainfall regions have a large stem and could be classified as mini-tree ferns; also, the leaves are more lax, or arching.

First published in Filic. Afr.: 94 (1868) The native range of this species is Brazil to N. Argentina, Tropical & S. Africa, W. Indian Ocean. It grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Although it is easily grown, Blechnum tabulare is not fully hardy in most of the UK. Care: Over-winter in an unheated greenhouse, cold-frame or conservatory. Hundreds of varieties of award winning hostas, ferns, bamboos, grasses, herbs and …

Blechnum tabulare, also commonly known as the Table Mountain Fern, is an evergreen, outdoor fern plant. Native to South Africa, this fern grows like a tree fern, eventually developing a trunk, with bright green fronds remaining on the plant all year long.

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Blechnum tabulare (Thunb) Family: Common names: mountain deer fern, mountain blechnum, false tree fern (Eng.); valsboomvaring (Afr.)