About
Dicksonia are evergreen tree ferns with a stout, trunk-like rhizome clothed in fibrous roots and bearing a rosette of large, arching, pinnately divided fronds at the apex � among the most dramatic and prehistoric-looking plants for a sheltered garden.
About the genus
Dicksonia are evergreen tree ferns, sometimes deciduous in cold areas, with a stout, erect, trunk-like rhizome clothed in fibrous roots and bearing a rosette of large, pinnately divided fronds at the apex. Architectural and striking, they are grown in sheltered, moist, partly shaded gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.