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what sort of fern is that?

3 years ago

I wondered how tall it might grow

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robinfk
3 years ago
They are a soft tree fern or Dicksonia Antarctica and grows from SE Qld down the coast to Tasmania and are native to Australia. They grow to about 4-5m but can grow to 15m in their natural habitat.
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Peter Reader Landscapes
3 years ago
Yes indeed it is Dicksonia Antarctica, or tree fern. It is one of the hardiest and hence can cope with sheltered spots and the SE of England without too much bother. Frosts will take the leaves in the winter, but provided the crown stays protected they regrow very spectacularly in the spring.

Basically they grow very slowly - a maximum of 3cm in a year, so people usually buy them the height they are looking for them to be, and they take a long time to get any bigger. You can buy them at specialist nurseries in sizes from around 1 - 8 feet.

They are a great plant.
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