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  • DICKSONIA fibrosa
    DICKSONIA fibrosa
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    DICKSONIA fibrosa

    Commonly known as Golden tree fern, Woolly tree fern

     AWARD
    Reddish trunk and smaller fronds than D. antarctica. Holds its dead leaves as a skirt around the trunk
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      For plants under 1.2m (4ft) management for protection is required. See link on DICKSONIA page. Frosted leaves form a skirt giving protection from further frosts and against dessication.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand.
    • Evergreen
      Frond segments have upturned edges giving the upper surface a rough texture
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Bipinnate
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Fern
      Water regularly by soaking trunk, angling hose from below.
    • Tall Shrub
    • Will grow outside in milder locations
      This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
      Well drained with plenty of organic matter
    • Partial shade
      Thrives in filtered sunlight.
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      fern - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
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