Botanical Name: Dicksonia antarctica
Common Name: New Zealand tree fern Type of Plant: Perennial/fern Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape tree fern with thick fuzzy trunk, dark green leathery foliage, fuzzy scales do not extend onto foliage Height to 15' Spread 6-10' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor shade to half-shade Soil prefers a well-amended soil Hardiness hardy, zones 8,9,14-17, 19-24 Morphology: Leaves to 6' long, tri-pinnate, thin leathery, dark green – brown scales absent under fronds Flowers none Fruit sori marginal at tips of veins Propagation: spore Usage: background plant or accent for tropical or woodsy landscapes – use in fern groupings or in containers Landscape Care: Watering keep moist – needs regular watering Fertilizing organic fertilizer in spring Pruning remove dead fronds Pests/Diseases none Origin: New Zealand Family: Dicksoniaceae Notes: |
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