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Plant details
Tree ferns are becoming more and more popular for the garden and D. antarctica one of the hardier varieties. The thick mass of roots form a trunk, which can eventually reach about 6m (20ft) in the wild. The foliage appears in spring from the top of the trunk, unfurling from the centre to open up into large, rich green fronds. Grow in dappled or deep shade in slightly acidic soil. In winter protect the crown by wrapping it up with straw or dead fronds. It has been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which is for plants of outstanding excellence.
Family: Dicksoniaceae
Genus: Dicksonia
Species: antarctica
Plant type: Deciduous tree
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic
Hardiness: Tender
Skill level: Experienced
Reader reviews
keving
3rd year i have had mine and yes mine go brown and die, it's the centre you need to protect, new throngs will start to raise from the crown.
Gardenpinks
Did as the article suggested to protect from winter frosts. However noticed that the old fronds have gone black. Is this normal or is this a more ominous sign that the plant has been killed by frost?
ultra
how do i get throngs large at the moment they are about foot long
short
I bought a tree fern in May this year at the moment it is still in the pot. When is the best time to plant it in the garden and what is the best position?
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