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Dicksonia Antartica

Name: Dicksonia Antartica
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: DI1997.2
Price: 180.0 GBP
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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 4m x 4m in 20 years

Foliage Bright green fronds (evergreen)

Position Part shade to full shade

Description

Dicksonia Antartica, commonly known as the soft tree fern, is an elegant evergreen fern that can reach a mature height and spread of approximately 4m. It features striking, arching fronds of glossy, bright green foliage that are deeply divided and can grow up to 3m in length, creating a lush, tropical look

This fern thrives in full to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, making it ideal for shaded garden corners or woodland settings. A timeless addition to any landscape, Dicksonia antarctica brings year-round interest and structure.

AKA: Soft tree fern, Australian tree fern, Tasmanian tree fern

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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