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Tree Fern - Description
- Potted Tree Fern Plant
- Dicksonia Antarctica
- AKA Soft Tree Fern, Man Fern
- Non-Evergreen Tree Fern
- Deciduous in Cold Regions (Ireland)
- Young Trees: Trunk is at Ground / Soil Level
- Pot Size: 2 Litres
Tree Fern - Characteristics
- A native of Australia, New Zealand & Tasmanian
- Mature size: 3m to 5m in height
- Deciduous shrub, they loose their leaves in Winter
- Foliage: New fronds unfurl in Spring
- Large fern fronds develop in early Summer
- Mature fronds can reach 3m in length
Tree Fern - Uses
- Excellent in a shaded spot
- Create an exotic look to your garden
- Tropical trees
- Suited to a modern garden
- Can be grown in pots or raised beds
- Create a shade canopy
- Companion plants include other Ferns, Fatsia, Hosta, Hellebores
Tree Fern - Planting Instructions
When to Plant
- Potted plant can be planted all year round
- Best to sow as soon as they arrive
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Tree Ferns
- Grow outdoors in a moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
- Best in a shaded spot
- Note: These plants don't have a root system, just a trunk
- This trunk should be planted approx.15cm deep
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted around the trunk
- Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
- Water before & after planting
- In hot Summers water the stem
- Cut back the dying fronds in Autumn
- In Winter avoid watering the crown
- In Winter pack frost fleece around the crown to protect the growing points
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