How fast do Dicksonia antarctica tree ferns grow in the UK - May 2024 update
It's been nearly two years since the last update on my Dicksonia antarctica tree fern growth rate. As I've said before I purchased it in 2002 as a tiny baby, planted it in the rear garden, and have tracked it's progress as it's slowly developed a trunk amd the crown of fronds has enlarged.
It's now May 15th 2024 and the clear trunk from soil level to the level of the newly unfurling fronds of this years flush is 63in / 160cm. So, another 2.5in / 6cm of extension. That's nearly 3in /7.5cm a year on average, rather more than the books describe. It does seem to be slowing down a little. Here it is in my little pool area in the rear garden.
More than tall enough to sit under, a wish I expressed earlier in the saga!
At a current cost of about £350 for a 5ft trunk specimen I think my £2 purchase has been a good investment.
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