Dicksonia fibrosa
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Dicksonia fibrosa (syn wheki-ponga) is a tree fern with a stout truck, reaching 8 ft (2.5 m) in time. The young fronds are almost erect, spreading as they age, green to dark green. Found in lowland and lower mountain forests, south of Hamilton, in the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It is closely related to the more commonly grown Dicksonia antarctica, from Australia. Dicksonia fibrosa grows fairly slowly. Hardy in New Zealand; in the UK it needs a cool, sheltered, shady spot, or a sunny site with plenty of moisture; and has proved to be hardy to –9°C. |
