DICKSONIA antarctica
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DICKSONIA antarctica
Commonly known as Man fern, Soft tree fern
This attractive architectural plant thrives in cool moist shaded woodland
Small
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.
£20.00 each
6 inch Trunk
£50.00 each
Trunk 1ft
£75.00 each
Trunk 2ft
£175.00 each
Trunk 3ft
£275.00 each
Trunk 4ft
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.
£375.00 each
Trunk 5ft
£475.00 each
Trunk 6ft
£575.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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Place of origin
Eastern Australia, Tasmania. -
EvergreenLarge, dark-green, roughly-textured fronds.
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Australian / New Zealand
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Bog garden
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Bipinnate
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Height
6m (20ft) though very slow growing. -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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FernSingle-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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Tolerates allHumus-rich.
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full shade
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Partial shade
Thrives in filtered sunlight. -
Mature Size6m (20ft) though very slow growing.
4m (13ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Dicksonia antartica - Care Guide
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