Dicksonia antarctica (tree fern) – a dramatic addition to any shady garden, creating an umbrella of very large, feathery, bright green fronds, measuring up to 3m long, turning dark green as they age. A fibrous, rough, hairy-mossy trunk though, as the plant is slow-growing, you will have to pay significantly for if you want any height.
A fine specimen for a sheltered, damp, shady spot, with some winter protection in all but the mildest UK areas.
A perfect place to see these plants in any great number, Highgrove, the private gardens of HRH Prince Charles.
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