Botanical Name
Dicksonia antarctica
Common Name
Soft Tree Fern
Description
Soft Tree Fern is a magnificent native fern renowned for its soft, delicate fronds and impressive fibrous trunk that creates stunning displays in cool, shaded garden areas. This majestic species develops a distinctive brown fibrous trunk topped with a crown of large, soft-textured fronds that create beautiful filtered shade and tropical atmosphere. The bright green fronds are notably softer and more delicate than other tree ferns, unfurling from golden-brown “fiddleheads” that add seasonal interest. Thrives in moist, well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial to full shade positions, preferring cool, humid conditions. Perfect for shaded courtyards, cool climate gardens, and areas where soft textured foliage combined with architectural form creates impressive temperate rainforest displays.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 3-6 meters, Spread: 2-4 meters
Dicksonia antarctica naturally occurs in the cool temperate rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests of southeastern Australia, thriving in moist, humus-rich soils with consistent moisture and filtered light in cool, humid environments.
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