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
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) -
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)
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Dicksonia antartica - Care Guide
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