A young, pot-grown soft tree fern with dramatic, arching fronds — the classic architectural planting for shady, sheltered corners of the garden.
This is a young 2 Litre pot-grown plant sold as a standard online purchase. Larger, mature tree ferns are handled separately as in-person, enquiry-only sales due to their size and the need for individual assessment.
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🌿 Grown at our London nursery — collect in person or arrange local delivery
📦 Dispatched within 3 business days via Royal Mail
Product features
Botanical name: Dicksonia antarctica
Common name: Soft Tree Fern, Tasmanian Tree Fern, Australian Tree Fern
Growth: Exceptionally slow, averaging only 2.5cm to 5cm of trunk per year
Spread: 50cm +
Foliage: Large, dramatic, bipinnate or tripinnate fronds reaching 1m to 3m in length
Materials and care
Position: Dappled shade, partial shade, or full deep shade; sheltered from strong, drying winds.
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Acidic to neutral conditions.
Watering: Relies on constant humidity — water the trunk directly during hot weather.
