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  • DICKSONIA antarctica
    DICKSONIA antarctica
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAMELLIA japonica and DICKSONIA antarctica
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    DICKSONIA antarctica

    Commonly known as Man fern, Soft tree fern

     AWARD
    This attractive architectural plant thrives in cool moist shaded woodland
    Small
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £20.00 each 
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    Trunk 1ft
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    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £75.00 each 
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    Trunk 2ft
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    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £175.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Trunk 3ft
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £275.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Trunk 4ft
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    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £375.00 each 
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    Trunk 5ft
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    Collect Only
    £475.00 each 
    Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
    It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
    Trunk 6ft
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    Collect Only
    £575.00 each 
    Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
    It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Architectural interest
    • 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.
    • Evergreen
      Large, dark-green, roughly-textured fronds.
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Bog garden
    • 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
    • Woodland garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Bipinnate
    • Height
      6m (20ft) though very slow growing.
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Fern
      Single-stemmed tree fern.
    • Tall Shrub
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Tolerates all
      Humus-rich.
    • Wet or boggy soil
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Thrives in filtered sunlight.
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft) though very slow growing.
      fern - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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