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Tasmanian Tree Fern

Dicksonia Antarctica

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Overview

The Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia antarctica), an iconic, slow-growing evergreen that achieves a height of 10-15 feet and a frond spread of 6-8 feet. Its thick, fibrous trunk supports long, arching fronds creating a lush canopy. Thriving in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, it prefers temperate conditions. Hardy to 20°F, it adds a dramatic prehistoric ambiance to any shaded landscape composition.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–11Type Fern, ShrubClimate Subtropical
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Thriving in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, it prefers temperate conditions; fern, image 54Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — with its fronds unfurling to a graceful span of 6 to 10 feet.<br><br>This ancient plant prefers a, image 61Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Hardy to 20&deg;F, it adds a dramatic prehistoric ambiance to any shaded landscape composition; is a majesticTasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — with its fronds unfurling to a graceful span of 6 to 10 feet.<br><br>This ancient plant prefers a cool; requiringTasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — typically an inch per year; this tree fern can reach towering heights of up to 15 feet, image 59Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — The Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia antarctica); thriving in partial to full shade with moist, image 51+75

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern, Shrub
Family
Dicksoniaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Thriving in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, it prefers temperate conditions; fern, image 54
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — with its fronds unfurling to a graceful span of 6 to 10 feet.<br><br>This ancient plant prefers a, image 61
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Hardy to 20&deg;F, it adds a dramatic prehistoric ambiance to any shaded landscape composition; is a majestic
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — with its fronds unfurling to a graceful span of 6 to 10 feet.<br><br>This ancient plant prefers a cool; requiring
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — typically an inch per year; this tree fern can reach towering heights of up to 15 feet, image 59
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — The Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia antarctica); thriving in partial to full shade with moist, image 51
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — slow-growing evergreen that achieves a height of 10-15 feet and a frond spread of 6-8 feet; with its fronds
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — is a majestic species that brings a prehistoric ambiance to any shaded garden; particularly during dry spells
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — fern / shrub for half or shade
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — offering not only aesthetic appeal but also a habitat for various birds and insects; provide the Tasmanian Tree
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Thriving in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, it prefers temperate conditions; fern / shrub for
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — yet consistently moist.<br><br>Its long; typically an inch per year
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — with its fronds unfurling to a graceful span of 6 to 10 feet.<br><br>This ancient plant prefers a cool
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — this tree fern can reach towering heights of up to 15 feet; arching fronds are a lush deep green, image 60
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — away from drying winds and extreme heat; suggests durability and a rugged history.<br><br>This species does well
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Thriving in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, it prefers temperate conditions
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Provide the Tasmanian Tree Fern with a balanced; growing at an achingly slow rate
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — Its thick, fibrous trunk supports long, arching fronds creating a lush canopy; offering not only aesthetic appeal
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; scientifically named Dicksonia antarctica, image 62
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — this tree fern can reach towering heights of up to 15 feet; arching fronds are a lush deep green
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — scientifically named Dicksonia antarctica; away from drying winds and extreme heat, image 56
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — formed from the decaying remains of its previous fronds
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — typically an inch per year
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