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Dicksonia antarctica
Man Fern; Soft Tree Fern; Woolly Tree Fern 

Dicksonia antarctica
Common name

Man Fern; Soft Tree Fern; Woolly Tree Fern

Group

Ferns

Family

Cyatheaceae

Description

Man Fern;Soft Tree Fern;Woolly Tree Fern. A tree-like evergreen fern with delicate fronds; pale green at first darkening with age. Max Height 2m to 6m. Max Spread 4m. Shaded site. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Single stemmed; Cycad or similar tree
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Protect from frost
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
2m; 6m
Ultimate spread
4m

Colour

Flowers
White in April; May
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Blue in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Shaded site Sheltered site
Soil
Acidic
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings; Seed
Usage
Pot; Conservatory plant; Specimen
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Requires support; Feed
Care
In dry weather hose down trunk daily
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Powdery mildew

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 2 litre --- --- £9.29 £ 140
Containerised CG 210 cm --- £513.71 £ 2
Containerised CG 180 cm --- £453.20 £ 3