Dicksonia antarctica
Tree Fern
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Common Name: Soft Tree Fern
Latin Name: Dicksonia antarctica
Soil: Fertile, well-drained
Position: Full shade or partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy to -10
Eventual height/spread: 5m/4m
Special feature: A slow-growing fern that will become a large focal point
The ‘Soft tree fern’ should be planted in a spot that gives it enough room to spread out; it’s a slow grower, but it will become a real focal point once it’s mature. As the common name suggests, this is a tree-like fern as it eventually grows to have a sturdy trunk and large fronds. The fronds can be up to 3m in length and they reach out from the trunk with a gentle arch. The fronds are deeply divided with dark and glossy pinnas (leaflets).
This fern is one of the oldest in the world and it originated in Australia; it makes a fantastic specimen for a shady part of the garden and it works well as part of a woodland scheme. With this being an evergreen it will give you colour all year round and its majestic fronds are great for adding structure and texture to an outdoor space.