Dicksonia squarrosa

•  Size: Ht 4m Wd 3m
  
• Sunlight: Full shade -part shade
  
•  Temperature: semi hardy
  
•  Foliage: Evergreen 
• Coastal tolerance: Not suitable
  
• Other features: Typical tree fern ideal for all fern gardens, not as heavy in the trunk as D. fibrosa.
• Garden care: Require a moist but well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Water regulary to maintain plant health during hot periods. It is best to water tree ferns through the crown this can be done with an irrigation dripper or with the hose. Add a mulch of organic matter in autumn, prune off any dead growth as required.

This popular New Zealand fast-growing native  requires shade around the roots, shelter from strong winds and good moisture levels. Like other tree ferns it looks great planted in groups. Hardy. Evergreen.