Question
Hello Darlene,

Is there any difference between a Tasmanian Tree Fern and an Australian Tree Fern?

Thank you,

Robert

Answer
Robert,

A true Australian Tree fern is Alsophila australis. More info about those is at  
http://home.comcast.net/~themangrovetree/australian_tree_fern.htm

A Tasmanian Tree fern is Dicksonia antarctica. More info about those is at
http://www.monrovia.com/PlantInf.nsf/0/35d197dc8087fe8c8825684d007135b0?OpenDocu...

or also
http://www.monrovia.com/PlantInf.nsf/0/35d197dc8087fe8c8825684d007135b0?OpenDocu...

So yes they are 2 different varieties of plant. Good luck.

                                      Darlene