Dicksonia antarctica

Tasmanian tree fern
Tasmanian Tree Fern. Shuttlecock rosette of long fronds atop thick dark trunk. Irrigate in crown and on soil for best performance.
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height 2–10ft
width 3–10ft
tolerates Cold, Cool Summers, Fog, Moist Soil, Pots
water
needs
High
water
info
Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.

Tree ferns like moisture in their crown, and overhead watering or running a tripper up into the crown of the fern will speed growth and vigor.
hardy
to
15F
exposure Full Shade – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Tasmania, AU
california
native
No
sunset
zones
8, 9, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Prune of lower fronds when they begin to look ratty.