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Dicksonia antarctica/Soft Tree Fern
Soft green fronds
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Scientific Name:
Dicksonia antarctica
Common Name:
Soft Tree Fern
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
10-15 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
The most cold hardy, and widely grown of the tree ferns. It can grow in acid, neutral or alkaline soils, but prefers slightly acid ones. It can tolerate dry soils. Cannot tolerate hard freezes.