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    Dicksonia antarctica

    Also Known As

    • Dicksonia antartica
    • Man Fern
    • Soft Tree Fern
    • Tasmanian Tree Fern

    Plant type

    tree, fern

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Dicksonia antarctica plant details

    Dicksonia antarctica is a slow-growing evergreen fern or tree with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicksonia antarctica

    Plant type: fern or tree
    Plant family: dicksoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicksonia antarctica

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dicksonia antarctica, the Tasmanian tree fern, is an impressive specimen and one of the oldest plants in the world. They add drama and style to a semi-shady spot or patio container and will happily grow in any soil as long as the trunk is kept moist. Plant in a protected location such as near the house. In mild winters in coastal BC they will sail through but in cold winters they should be wrapped with burlap and straw or pink insulation. In colder climates protect indoors. Keep humidity up and don't let dry out.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tender but SO beautiful!, this tree (to 20') spreads its glossy ferny fronds to 12' over a trunk covered with fibrous red-brown bark. PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The Tasmanian Tree Fern, or Man Fern, is a rare and extraordinary evergreen fern native to the cool and humid forests of Tasmania and southeast Australia. Growing up to 16 feet tall, the Tasmanian Tree Fern forms a trunk that can be up to two feet across and long, graceful fronds that can reach as much as 10 feet in length in ideal conditions. But don’t panic if you don’t have space; these ferns grow new fronds at a moderate pace, but the trunk may only grow a few inches in height per year. Preferring cool and moist conditions, this fern is fairly cold tolerant and an handle cool winters. Winter protection can be fairly easy or these ferns fair well to life in a pot so long as they have good drainage, shade, and plenty of watering. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8b and above, or 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

    By: Wanderlust Nursery

    Zn 9. Arching fronds divided into small leaflets.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Evergreen tree fern is an excellent garden specimen to make a bold garden statement with fronds eventually reaching 6-10 feet long. Protect trunk when temperatures are below 25 °F. Plant in nearly full sun to light shade & well drained, moist soil. Can reach 30 feet tall. Zones 8-11.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Large, arching fronds on a trunk of interwoven roots. Moist rich soil, protect from winds and cold. Zones 9-11

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    This highly sought after fern matures with huge 6 ft+ fronds. Can achieve a considerable trunk with age. Best out of winds & under the high shade of evergreen trees. Sails through most years, but requires wrapping or lifting at 20 °F or so. Well worth it. Spore grown; NOT the wild collected trunks some sell.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dicksonia antarctica plant

    How to Grow Dicksonia antarctica

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Dicksonia squarrosa

    aka New Zealand Tree Fern, Wheki

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fern

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 20'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dicksonia squarrosa form by D-rew
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    Dicksonia fibrosa

    aka Golden Tree Fern, Jade Tree Fern, Wheki Ponga, Woolly Tree Fern

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fern

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-14'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dicksonia fibrosa by Karl Gercens III
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