30cm trunk
Aspect: Full or partial shade, sheltered
Soil: Fertile, moist but well drained
Features: An evergreen tree fern, but deciduous in colder areas, growing slowly to 4m in height. It has a stout reddish-brown stem and arching, deeply divided, glossy dark green fronds up to 3m in length. Trunk growth is slow and is about 3cm per year under normal conditions. Protect the crown with straw or fleece during cold winters.
Use plenty of rich compost when planting and mulch around the tree fern. Water regularly, including the trunk. Do not water into the crown of the tree.