On 29/4/05 21:05, in article
, "batgirl"
wrote:

Just seen a piece on tree ferns on GW. Does anyone know how fast they grow
in height? Our budget doesn't quite stretch to £150 for a tall one but I've
seen some much shorter ones for about £30.

Thanks,

Clare


Max of around 2" a year if you're lucky and conditions are optimum. We've
had one on one of our lawns for 3 years and I swear it hasn't altered by a
millimetre. They are *very* slow growing. We sold one last year that was
about 18' tall and I was awed at what age it must be. Some places sell them
for £25 per foot (or more). Perhaps they'd make good Christening
presents.......
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