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Position

Sun Exposure:
Partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Dicksonia youngiae is a tree fern native to the rainforests of Australia. Fast-growing, it bears several slender trunks, from which grow attractive, bristly fronds with a reddish tint.

Grow Dicksonia youngiae in moist, humus-rich soil in sun to partial shade. Hardy to -4°C, it will need winter protection or moving undercover in autumn. Alternatively, grow it indoors in a conservatory.

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Dicksonia ‘Youngiae’ and wildlife

Dicksonia ‘Youngiae’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Dicksonia ‘Youngiae’ poisonous?

Dicksonia ‘Youngiae’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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