Dicksonia antarctica (Juvenile)

Soft Tree Fern

(29 customer reviews)

From £9.95

The easiest tree fern to cultivate in the UK, Dicksonia antarctica has spectacular crowns of huge, finely dissected foliage on magnificent broad fibrous trunks.

This is a juvenile Dicksonia antarctica that hasn’t yet formed a trunk.

Origin: Australia and Tasmania
Genus: Dicksonia
Species / Cultivar: antartica
Common Name: Soft Tree Fern
Synonym: Balantium antarcticum

Plant Biography

Dicksonia are amongst the oldest plants in the world, they even pre-date dinosaurs, existing long before flowering plants evolved. The tall tree fern specimens you can find in wild forests of Australia and New Zealand can be several centuries old.

Dicksonia antarctica (Juvenile)
Soil: Citrus Potting Mix
Enjoys a free draining slightly acidic compost with added loam.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Water Requirement: High
Likely to require supplementary watering in warmer months, even once established.
Maintenance: A little
Easy to look after but may occasionally require some attention in order to thrive.
Situation: Part Shade
Enjoys several hours of direct sunlight but may enjoy dappling or shade at midday.
Eventual Height: 6m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 4m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy
Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.
Habit: Semi Evergreen
May only remain evergreen in milder winters, or only loose leaves for a short period.

Expert Tip

We do not recommend cutting the fronds of the tree ferns as this will lead to the trunk becoming thinner as the plant grows.
Sustainably Sourced

Sustainably Sourced

Most of the larger D.antarctica tree ferns we sell come from Victoria, Australia, whilst the juvenile specimens are grown in Europe.

The trunks of D.antarctica are collected from the wild under the strict monitoring of The Department for Sustainability and Environment, under the Flora and Fauna Act of 1988. This ensures that the harvesting is done in a sustainable way, that will not damage the survival of the ecosystem.
Care & Size Guidance

Care & Size Guidance

Dicksonia antarctica is one of the hardier tree ferns suitable in the UK climate. It prefers a position in dappled shade and requires regular watering at the crown throughout spring and summer in order to keep the trunk damp.

In winter, provide some protection for the crown, for instance with the fleece jackets we offer, against frosts.

Dicksonia antarctica are really slow growing, only gaining about 1-2 inches per year in trunk height. A mature plant, with only 2 ft of trunk, can take 25 to 30 years to grow!
Fantastic healthy tree fern, again great customer service and speedy delivery.

Julie K

Fantastic healthy tree fern, again great customer service and speedy delivery.

29 customer reviews for Dicksonia antarctica (Juvenile)

another great plant ,good size ,great value ,fast delivery thank you .

kris (verified owner) –

A very healthy plant arrived extremely well packaged and the plant now sits happily in my garden.

Sean Y. –

Excellent quality tree fern. Delivered on schedule in perfect condition. Lots of healthy fronds. Looking forward to seeing it grow over many years.

Mark P. –

Fantastic healthy tree fern, again great customer service and speedy delivery.

Julia K. –

Arrived quickly and in good condition. Was well packed, seems a good quality. Cant wait to watch it grow.

Hayley S. –

GREAT PLANT, GOOD COMMUNICATION & FAST DELIVERY. THANKS.

JOHN M. –

The tree fern arrived very quickly after I placed my order and was extremely well packaged. It is a really super and very healthy looking plant, as were the others that I ordered.

Susan C. –

The fern arrived beautifully packaged and well protected. The plant is very healthy and should thrive given the proper attention. Good service considering the chaos of operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.

David F. –

Strong, healthy fern. This is my second order I’ve had from The Palm centre and couldn’t be happier with the product and packaging. Thank you

Rebecca H. –

A much healthier and bushier fern than I was expecting – I ordered two, and they arrived looking vibrant. Some plants Ive ordered in the past from other sites arrive looking mealy or were cut back to an inch of their life. These already look great in the garden. Really pleased.

Kayleigh M. –

Brilliantly packaged. Good healthy plants.

joolz H. –

received in great condition will buy from this supplier again

jim C. –

Very pleased. Good quality plants and service.

Justin H. –

Sir. Thank you for my order for three Juvenile Dicksonias. They arrived in perfect condition, beautifully fresh, with no damage. They arrived on the time they was promised and were perfectly packed.
I shall be ordering again and have no hesitation with recommending your company for exotic plants.

Many thanks
Terence Pogson

terence P. –

Huge fronds. Great value and v healthy and moist Especially considering the hot weather most handsome plants

Darrell Gale –

Plants arrived well packaged and in good condition. Lovely strong healthy plants.

Mitch –

Extremely pleased with my plant, very healthy looking fern

Diana –

BEAUTIFUL PLANT ARRIVED WITHIN 2 DAYS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND VERY WELL PACKED.I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AS I CANNOT FAULT ANYTHING AT ALL.

ELAINE JONES –

Two beautiful juvenile tree ferns. Bought them to under plant my 3 mature specimens. As always a great experience with the Palm Center, healthy plants, well packaged and great customer service.

Trish Kelly Herrington –

tree fern seems to be coming on nicely and now has three fronds each about 18 inches in length. hopefully it likes where it is planted!

david jaques –

Just outstanding – I wanted to send a Tree Fern to my mother in law who fell in love with the foliage over here in New Zealand, and I found this fabulous website who sent the most wonderful and healthy specimen. I ordered from New Zealand and delivery was very fast and prompt. She absolutely loves it. THANK YOU 🙂

Klaudia –

Plant arrived on due date packaging was brilliant no damage to my tree fern at all. The plant itself is very healthy better than the one in B&Q which was £75! Would buy from the palmcentre again 5 stars

John –

The plant arrived in beautiful condition and was very well packed. The ferny fronds are still intact and green. It was bought as a birthday present for my son who is fascinated by tree ferns- hell be getting it tomorrow and Im sure hell be delighted! Thankyou!

Christine Skerrow –

I bought a juvenile plant, arrived well packaged and no damage. Lovely fern, I will enjoy watching it grow ( I hope )

Sue –

Fern arrived happy and healthy with two full fronds and the startings of two knuckles ready to unfurl which began to two days after being insitu! Very pleased with this purchase ??

Nicky –

This was my first purchase from the palm center.l am very pleased with my purchase these people sure now there stuff. Thanks for great service l will return

eric seabrook –

First class service. Pleasantly surprised with the packaging, more than adequate compared to some plant suppliers. Plants arrived within a couple of days of placing the order. Dicksonia arrived in great condition. Now I know how to look after the plant hopefully it will last a lot longer than the last one. The free plant that came with the order was a surprise and will fill a nice little corner of the garden.

Phil Robertson –

Delighted with my new tree ferm (and accommpanying Lady ferns). The tree ferm fronds – whose orange hairs remind me of Orangutang limbs! – have started to open up after having been planted just a few days. And always impressed with excellent and very helpful service.

Drew K –

I was so pleased with the tree fern I purchased for my husband. In no time at all there were 4 fronds all evenly spaced and now we are just seeing the 12th frond uncurling. I have to say it exceeded our exppectations and we are thrilled to pieces with it.

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