The Dicksonia antarctica is a very beautiful tree fern that originated in Tasmania (Australia) high in the mountains where it also freezes. This also makes it very suitable for our Dutch climate.

Its beautiful leaves and primordial stem make it a real jungle plant, transforming any place it is placed into a piece of rainforest.
The Dicksonia antarctica has a beautiful stark stem that loves moisture. It looks a lot like a palm, but is definitely not one.

They are found in the jungle up to an age of as much as 300 years. Unfortunately, many are cut down because from the trunk, they make pots.

It is a somewhat trickier plant though, as it likes wetness very much and its winter hardiness is also moderate. Despite being told otherwise in other places, it cannot tolerate temperatures below 5C.
The best is of course to overwinter it frost-free, but it can also be placed in the open ground. However, it should then be protected!

The Dicksonia antarctica keeps its large light green fern leaves in winter.

Tree fern protection in winter:
In the open ground -7 to -11 degrees.
Wrap stem with frost cloth several times with a layer of hay in between. Leaves should be tied together and then packed in the core with hay, again several frost cloths around this.
If it gets colder than -11 degrees, we recommend also putting a light hose around it to keep it warm enough.

Please note that it should not dry out during the winter months!