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DICKSONIA antarctica
Commonly known as Man fern, Soft tree fern
This attractive architectural plant thrives in cool moist shaded woodland
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Evergreen - large, dark-green, roughly-textured fronds.
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Height - 6m (20ft) though very slow growing. -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Fern - single-stemmed tree fern.
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Tall Shrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full shade -
Partial shade - thrives in filtered sunlight. -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Good to know - plants under 1.2m (4ft) require management for protection. See link on DICKSONIA page. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - eastern Australia, Tasmania. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
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Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Woodland garden
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Tolerates all - humus-rich.
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Wet or boggy soil
Dicksonia antartica - Care Guide
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6m (20ft) though very slow growing.
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4m (13ft) |
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