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Dicksonia antarctica

Common Name: Fern - Tasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica

Evergreen tree fern with extravagant fronds. Plant in light shade well drained humus rich soil. Protect from winter frost. For indoor growth, use a container filled with a potting mixture composed of bark, loam, sand and leaf mold. Provide bright but somewhat filtered sun light. Move plants outside in summer.

Plant Care: Protect crown from frost by insulating with straw bound chicken wire.

Characteristics & Attributes


Plant TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
Ferns

Height

Spread

Hardiness
3.6m (12ft)Zone 9-10

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
ShadeMoistGreen

Soil Type

Attributes
Well drained humus rich soilAccent, Specimen, Containers
*Rabbit Resistant
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