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DICKSONIA
Commonly known as Tree fern
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Genus of about 20 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen ferns usually with upright, trunk-like rhizomes. They are found in sheltered, upland forest in temperate and tropical regions of southeastern Asia, Australasia and South America.
The tree fern trunks were used as ballast in ships returning from southern regions. After being discarded in southwestern ports some produced new fronds and the passion for collections began. Most large gardens, especially in the south west, have stands of these iconic plants.
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Good to know
A relict of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Named in honour of James Dickson, 1738-1822, a British nurseryman. The 'trunk' is the decaying remains of earlier growth and forms a medium through which the roots grow. Can self-sow in Cornish gardens. -
Place of origin
Southeastern Asia, Australasia, South America. -
Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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FernTree-like fern
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Dicksonia antartica - Care Guide
