NEW in and guaranteed to be a hit. Otherwise known as the Rough Tree Fern this fast growing tree fern really does provide the WOW factor.
What makes it WOW?
• Almost black stem
• Compact, crisp rosette of dark green fronds up to 1m in length
• Stem reaches 20cm dia
• Thrives in partial to full shade
• Thrives in wet areas
• Ericaceous to neutral soil
• Moisture retentive soil but not waterlogged
• Plant in organic-rich soil
• More tolerant of wind and sun than other Dicksonia
• Keep the crown and trunk moist
A bit of history:
• Part of the ancient Dicksonia family that has existed for toughly 200 million years
• Named by Scottish botanist James Dickson
• Squarrosa means having scales
• Endemic to New Zealand
• Maori name is Wheki
