East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
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Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist
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.
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Dicksonia and wildlife
Dicksonia has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
