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Tree Ferns.. and when to prepare for winter
I have a south east facing, suburban garden in Worcestershire. I have
two 2' tree ferns in a sheltered area, toward the house, but by a north facing fence.. I understand that the Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) can stay outside, and once its fronds have died off the top of the trunk should be stuffed with a ball of hay. The Rough Tree Fern (Cyathea australis) I understand is not as hardy. Would I need to bring this into the house? Can it be protected outside? I also have a two year old Olive tree and an 18 month old Canary Island Date palm (Phoenix canariensis). Would they benefit from wintering indoors. I do not have a greenhouse or conservatory, but I do have a large unheated shed toward the bottom of the garden. Many thanks |
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"p" tony_nospam_ @highbury_spam_no_no.com wrote in message ... I have a south east facing, suburban garden in Worcestershire. I have two 2' tree ferns in a sheltered area, toward the house, but by a north facing fence.. I understand that the Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) can stay outside, and once its fronds have died off the top of the trunk should be stuffed with a ball of hay. The Rough Tree Fern (Cyathea australis) I understand is not as hardy. Would I need to bring this into the house? Can it be protected outside? I also have a two year old Olive tree and an 18 month old Canary Island Date palm (Phoenix canariensis). Would they benefit from wintering indoors. I do not have a greenhouse or conservatory, but I do have a large unheated shed toward the bottom of the garden. Many thanks I have both of the tree ferns and palm you mention ( no olive tree). Cyathea australis is I believe as hardy as Dicksonia Antarctica All three appear quite happy outside in winter (West Yorkshire ). The tree ferns loose their fronds with heavy frost but with a small degree of protection (fleece ) the fronds will survive at least another year. The old darker green fronds make a good contrast with the new ones. At the least protect the crown with a handful of straw or leaves. My Phoenix canariensis planted in a windy well drained soil is as tough as old boots and looses the odd lower branches only |
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I have both of the tree ferns and palm you mention ( no olive tree).
Cyathea australis is I believe as hardy as Dicksonia Antarctica All three appear quite happy outside in winter (West Yorkshire ). The tree ferns loose their fronds with heavy frost but with a small degree of protection (fleece ) the fronds will survive at least another year. The old darker green fronds make a good contrast with the new ones. At the least protect the crown with a handful of straw or leaves. My Phoenix canariensis planted in a windy well drained soil is as tough as old boots and looses the odd lower branches only How old/established are your ferns? |
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"p" tony_nospam_ @highbury_spam_no_no.com wrote in message ... I have both of the tree ferns and palm you mention ( no olive tree). Cyathea australis is I believe as hardy as Dicksonia Antarctica All three appear quite happy outside in winter (West Yorkshire ). The tree ferns loose their fronds with heavy frost but with a small degree of protection (fleece ) the fronds will survive at least another year. The old darker green fronds make a good contrast with the new ones. At the least protect the crown with a handful of straw or leaves. My Phoenix canariensis planted in a windy well drained soil is as tough as old boots and looses the odd lower branches only How old/established are your ferns? 4 Tree ferns. Three have trunks about 5 feet and are planted in the ground. One in a pot at about 2 feet high. All four have been in my possession for about 6 years |
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On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 17:07:51 -0000, "Rupert"
wrote: "p" tony_nospam_ @highbury_spam_no_no.com wrote in message .. . I have both of the tree ferns and palm you mention ( no olive tree). Cyathea australis is I believe as hardy as Dicksonia Antarctica All three appear quite happy outside in winter (West Yorkshire ). The tree ferns loose their fronds with heavy frost but with a small degree of protection (fleece ) the fronds will survive at least another year. The old darker green fronds make a good contrast with the new ones. At the least protect the crown with a handful of straw or leaves. My Phoenix canariensis planted in a windy well drained soil is as tough as old boots and looses the odd lower branches only How old/established are your ferns? 4 Tree ferns. Three have trunks about 5 feet and are planted in the ground. One in a pot at about 2 feet high. All four have been in my possession for about 6 years Thanks for you reply. Which varieties to you have? |
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"p" tony_nospam_ @highbury_spam_no_no.com wrote in message news On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 17:07:51 -0000, "Rupert" wrote: "p" tony_nospam_ @highbury_spam_no_no.com wrote in message . .. I have both of the tree ferns and palm you mention ( no olive tree). Cyathea australis is I believe as hardy as Dicksonia Antarctica All three appear quite happy outside in winter (West Yorkshire ). The tree ferns loose their fronds with heavy frost but with a small degree of protection (fleece ) the fronds will survive at least another year. The old darker green fronds make a good contrast with the new ones. At the least protect the crown with a handful of straw or leaves. My Phoenix canariensis planted in a windy well drained soil is as tough as old boots and looses the odd lower branches only How old/established are your ferns? 4 Tree ferns. Three have trunks about 5 feet and are planted in the ground. One in a pot at about 2 feet high. All four have been in my possession for about 6 years Thanks for you reply. Which varieties to you have? All four are Dicksonia Antarctica but this appears to be a generalised term in some of my local garden centres. One has a much more fibrous trunk than the rest and produces smaller fronds. |
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