Tasmanian Tree Fern and planting distance

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  1. Palm Nut

    Palm Nut Active Member 10 Years

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    How far should the tree fern be planted from the house?
     
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  2. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    It can get quite wide as it gets older, it depends on if you want it touching the house or not. 2 metres or so.
     
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    LPN Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Carol ... have you seen Banana Joe's Dicksonia? It's nestled in a fairly tight spot but has emmense fronds. I think they gotta be 8 feet long anyway. A real nice specimen that he's had planted for quite some time.

    Cheers, LPN (Barrie)
     
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  4. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    True, Joes is a beautiful one, but I like the idea that a plant can have the extra space to stretch out and not touch the house. Gives it a more distinct look.
     
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