How Do You Plant A Tree Fern?
Tree ferns tower up to 30 feet above a forest’s floor and unfurl a fan of fronds to create a cool canopy. To successfully plant a tree fern, a gardener needs no special skills or tools, just a working knowledge of the plant’s soil and site preferences. If you’re ready to get your hands dirty and pay attention to detail, you can alter your landscape by planting a tree fern. Select a planting site. Tree ferns prefer filtered sunlight and shade–the north side of a building often provides desirable light exposure, as well as areas beneath the canopy of mature trees. Strong winds damage tree ferns–avoid areas that receive constant, strong winds. Make sure your planting site allows adequate space for the plant to mature–common varieties of tree fern require at least 4 to 6 feet of vertical and horizontal grow space. Amend the planting site’s soil. Tree ferns enjoy soil that drains well, yet retains moisture–dry soil retards tree fern growth. Use a shovel to turn the planting site’s soil.
