Yes, it is one of the hardiest tree ferns and survives most UK winters outdoors once established, tolerating roughly -5 to -8C. In colder or exposed gardens, protect the crown over winter by stuffing the top of the trunk with dry straw or fleece and wrapping the trunk.

It grows best in partial or full shade, ideally in a sheltered spot out of strong sun and drying winds. Deep shade is fine; scorching midday sun can brown the fronds, especially in dry conditions.

It is very slow-growing, adding only a few centimetres of trunk height each year, so the size you buy is largely the size you keep for years. Over many decades it can reach 3-5m or more, with a spreading crown of fronds up to 2m across.

Yes, it does well in a large container of loam-based, free-draining compost, which also makes it easier to move to shelter for winter. Keep the trunk and crown reliably moist in summer and never let a potted plant dry out.

Water the trunk itself, not just the soil, as the plant absorbs moisture through the fibrous trunk and crown; keep both damp through the growing season. Remove old or frost-damaged fronds in spring and feed lightly as new fronds unfurl.

We always aim to make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order within 14 days of purchase (not including plants*), or any items are damaged, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly at hello@growtropicals.com, and we’ll take you through the process. 

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*Unfortunately we cannot accept returns of undamaged plants as these are perishable items and are not saleable upon return. If a plant is damaged, we will compensate for this as per our live arrival guarantee.

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