- Botanical name: Dicksonia youngiae
- Common name: Bristly tree fern
- Family: Dicksoniaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
Dicksonia youngiae is a tree fern native to the rainforests of Australia. Fast-growing, it bears several slender trunks, from which grow attractive, bristly fronds with a reddish tint.
Grow Dicksonia youngiae in moist, humus-rich soil in sun to partial shade. Hardy to -4°C, it will need winter protection or moving undercover in autumn. Alternatively, grow it indoors in a conservatory.
How to grow Dicksonia youngiae
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Plant size
4m height
50cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Hardiness: Frost hardy, half hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Dicksonia youngiae and wildlife
Dicksonia youngiae has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dicksonia youngiae poisonous?
Dicksonia youngiae has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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