Hard Treefern

Dicksonia squarrosa

Native to:
Chatham Is., New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Cyatheaceae
Genus:
Dicksonia
Species:
Dicksonia squarrosa
USDA Symbol:
DISQ2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded, forested environments

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Spores require moist, sterile conditions for germination; no stratification needed.