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Tree Fern - Description
- Potted Tree Fern Plant
- Dicksonia Antarctica
- NOTE: These are Small Tree Ferns
- Trees have No Trunk.
- Age: 3 Year Old
- 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: 7 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
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
Standard Delivery on Plant Orders currently taking 6 working days
- Currently Plant orders are taking 6 working days to ship
- If you choose express we will fast track your plant order
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
