Tam

Tree Fern

Dicksonia Antarctica

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  Easy care
• 
  Low light

• Tree Fern likes...
  • 
    Gentle sun

    His preferred place to live is a spot that gives him a mix of shade and gentle sun. A south exposure, for example, will burn his leaves!

  • 
    Moist soil

    Don't let him dry out. Water him when the top two inches of soil are dry.

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    Shelter

    Strong winds are no friend of tree ferns so position him somewhere that he'll be well protected from them.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name
  Dicksonia antarctica

  Nickname
  Soft tree fern, man fern, Australian tree fern

  Plant type
  Fern

  Plant height (including pot)
  110-120cm

  Pet/baby safe
  Yes

  Nursery pot size
  22cm

• About Dicksonia antarctica

  Tam, our tree fern, brings a prehistoric vibe to your outdoor space - like something you'd find in Jurassic Park. In fact, the fossil history of Tam dates back 250 million years, which is 50 million years before the beginning of the Jurassic Period. Pretty cool.

  Native to Australia and New Zealand, Tam the tree fern is a sought after outdoor plant - and no wonder, considering his rich history and stunning foliage.

  Once it's warm enough (after and before the frosts), Tam doesn't ask too much, just that you pop him in a sheltered spot, that you give him a good bit of shade and keep his soil moist.

  He will however need some winter protection. Wrap his 'crown' (the hairy bit above the soil that his fronds/leaves grow from) with some horticultural fleece or eco-wool packaging and remove this once it's warmed up.