Tasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica
SKU
03620
A lovely fern, furnishing bright green foliage with a fine, lacy texture. A dark brown trunk holds a spreading crown of the feathery, arching fronds that reach 3 to 6 ft. long. A beautiful evergreen accent for a lush tropical effect and a great presence in the landscape.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
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- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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| Botanical Pronunciation | dik-SO-ni-a ant-ARK-tik-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 12 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Shade Loving, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Fern ((Matteuccia); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Flowering Maple (Abutilon); Elephant Ear (Colocasia); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil with warm, humid shade or dappled shade. Apply mulch to keep the root zone cool and conserve moisture. Water regularly during first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, tolerates periodic dry spells but prefers evenly moist soils. Feed lightly, periodically throughout the year.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant