← Plant Database
Tasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica
tree⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A striking prehistoric-looking fern with a dark trunk and large feathery fronds, creating a lush tropical effect. Requires consistent moisture and humid conditions to thrive.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bpH Range
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native Range
Tasmania, Australia
Function & Care
biomass/mulch
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation