Tasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica
Pronunciation: dik-SO-ni-a ant-ARK-tik-a
SKU #03620
| Description | A lovely fern, furnishing bright green foliage with a fine, lacy texture. A dark brown trunk holds a spreading crown of the feathery, arching fronds that reach 3 to 6 ft. long. A beautiful evergreen accent for a lush tropical effect and a great presence in the landscape. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 12 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
| Landscape Use | Container |
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| Design Ideas | Perfect Fern for bringing down high walls in enclosed gardens, atriums and walled courtyards. Place against a vertical surface to encourage bending or let it stand alone as a centerpiece. Most attractive when grouped into a Fern dell, which is refreshing in hot climates. Keep away from hot or persistent winds. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Fern ((Matteuccia); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Flowering Maple (Abutilon); Elephant Ear (Colocasia); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
| Care | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil with warm, humid shade or dappled shade. Apply mulch to keep the root zone cool and conserve moisture. Water regularly during first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, tolerates periodic dry spells but prefers evenly moist soils. Feed lightly, periodically throughout the year. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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