Dicksonia antarctica (hardy tree fern)

This tree fern originates from southeastern Australia and Tasmania and is conditionally hardy. Frost damage to the fronds does not occur down to about -5°C. However, it should be protected at temperatures below -5°C. More information can be found in the "Care" tab.

It grows slowly (approximately 5 cm trunk growth per year) but becomes impressively large. The trunks can reach a height of 5 to 6 meters, with a diameter of up to 40 cm. The fronds of this species can also grow very large, approximately 1.5 to 2 meters long!

The entire plant then has a diameter of 3 to 4 meters.

The trunks of tree ferns actually consist of roots that become woody over time, thus supporting the plant. At the center of the trunk is the relatively thin rhizome, from which the new fronds develop. Therefore, they are not trees in the true sense (just like palms and bananas).