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Dicksonia fibrosa

Also Known As

  • Golden Tree Fern
  • Jade Tree Fern
  • Wheki Ponga
  • Woolly Tree Fern

Plant type

tree, fern

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 10'-14'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Dicksonia fibrosa plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicksonia fibrosa

Plant type: fern or tree
Plant family: dicksoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 14 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicksonia fibrosa

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Equal to or slightly more hardy than its northern cousin D. antarctica but slower growing, more compact and dense with a larger trunk and greener leaves. Similar but different. Hardy in Portland if you protect the crown from the freeze/thaw cycle of prolonged cold. The leaves can be wrapped up and over the top or fronds from other ferns can be used to make a protective covering.

Gardening facts about Dicksonia fibrosa plant

How to Grow Dicksonia fibrosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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