Dicksonia antartica (Soft Tree Fern)

Dicksonia antartica (Soft Tree Fern)

 - syn. Tasmanian Tree Fern

Probably the best known and most reliable of the tree ferns, and deservedly popular. Offering finely divided, bright emerald-green arching fronds, unfurling from furry reddish-brown young growth. Attaining with time, a tactile reddish trunk. A classic choice for the jungle garden. Native to Tasmania and eastern Australia, and happiest in humid, partial shade.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

N/A

Height x Spread:

150 x 150 cm

Available to Order:

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Recommend Sales:

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Alternative Names:

syn. Tasmanian Tree Fern

Narrative Description:

Probably the best known and most reliable of the tree ferns, and deservedly popular. Offering finely divided, bright emerald-green arching fronds, unfurling from furry reddish-brown young growth. Attaining with time, a tactile reddish trunk. A classic choice for the jungle garden. Native to Tasmania and eastern Australia, and happiest in humid, partial shade.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for woodland gardens.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the Catalogue

Resilience:

Hardy (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

150 x 150 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

N/A

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

A little tidying of the old tired fronds may be required in spring before the new growth.

Cultural Information

Family:

DICKSONIACEAE

Genus:

Dicksonia

Species:

antartica

Cultivar:

(Soft Tree Fern)

Alternative Names:

syn. Tasmanian Tree Fern

Category:

Ferns

Recommended Pot Sizes:

Pot Spacing:

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

0 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

Feeding Frequency:

Recommended pH:

Growth Regulation PGR:

Temperature During Production:

Temperature During Transport:

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:15/2625/26
Qty:1920

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.45)

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Common Pests:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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