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Big Fern Tree

Dicksonia squarrosa

Dicksonia squarrosa, commonly known as NZ Wheki or Rough Tree Fern, is a NZ native tree fern that features a slender trunk and lovely fronds. They are mid-green and form a small umbrella above the trunk as it reaches 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Dicksonia squarrosa is a great tree fern for adding to revegetation projects, native plantings, mixed plantings, or growing alongside a water feature such as a pond or stream.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Wet
Garden uses: Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian

Podocarpus gracilior

Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus, carries soft, weeping, deep green foliage held on rigid branches. It typically grows to 20 m tall and 10 m wide but can easily be contained with trimming. Podocarpus gracilior makes a lovely shade tree, specimen, screen, or hedge. It also suits being included in a mixed planting in a large garden and or being used in an avenue planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Avenues, Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
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