November tip: The top of the trunk is frost sensitive (below −5 °C), so may need protection over winter by wrapping with fleece or moving to a sheltered spot.
- Latin name
- Dicksonia antarctica
- Type
- Frost-sensitive evergreen tree fern
- Final height
- 6m
- Final width
- 2m
- Situation
- Partial shade or full shade
- Flowering months
- -
- Can it be multiplied
- By spores
- Edible
- No
- Toxic
- None reported for humans and pets
- Bee friendly
- Yes
- Plant care tip
- The top of the trunk is frost sensitive (below 5°C), so may need protection over winter by wrapping with fleece or moving to a sheltered spot.