Tasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica
A lovely fern having bright green fronds with a fine lacy texture. A dark brown trunk holds a spreading crown of feathery, arching fronds 3 to 6 ft. long. Beautiful accent for a tropical effect.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | dik-SO-ni-a ant-ARK-tik-a |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 15 ft. high, 12 ft. across. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3620 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
Perfect Fern for bringing down high walls in enclosed gardens, atriums and walled courtyards. Place against a vertical surface to encourage bending or let it stand alone as a centerpiece. Most attractive when grouped into a Fern dell, which is refreshing in hot climates. Keep away from hot or persistent winds.
A lovely fern having bright green fronds with a fine lacy texture. A dark brown trunk holds a spreading crown of feathery, arching fronds 3 to 6 ft. long. Beautiful accent for a tropical effect.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
Perfect Fern for bringing down high walls in enclosed gardens, atriums and walled courtyards. Place against a vertical surface to encourage bending or let it stand alone as a centerpiece. Most attractive when grouped into a Fern dell, which is refreshing in hot climates. Keep away from hot or persistent winds.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | dik-SO-ni-a ant-ARK-tik-a |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing to 15 ft. high, 12 ft. across. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3620 |
