Bring height, shape and drama to any garden display with this stunning Tree Fern Plant. Please note: This product cannot be delivered to Northern Ireland. Harvested under strict license from woodland clearance in Australia and Tasmania, these Tree Ferns really are impressive plants. Unlike the 'potter log' tree ferns that are t least 10 years old, this is a very young variety but it will grow relatively quickly once the roots have established, and will thrive and add interest to the shadier areas of your garden. Hardy to -5 in Winter, although the fronds will die back. Keep the crown protected in winter with a layer of straw or fleece to keep cold and wet out. Care Advice Soak the base of the young plant, then plant just enough of it below the soil surface to ensure that the structure remains stable. After planting frondless tree ferns, water every day until the foliage starts to emerge. After the first year apply half strength liquid fertiliser once a week during the growing season or add a controlled-release granular fertiliser at the base of the plant in spring. Once the trunk has started to grow, it will not tolerate drying out, so water regularly to ensure it remains damp, and spray with water during hot weather (and also during dry conditions in winter). Hardiness tends to increase with the height of the growing point above the ground so young plants with no trunk are not really suitable to overwinter outdoors except in very sheltered sites. From October container-grown plants should be placed in a sheltered position and the container bubble-wrapped . More substantial wrapping is needed if you have a more exposed garden. Remove wrapping in spring, before new fronds come into growth. In cold gardens best lifted and brought into a conservatory or greenhouse. Delivered As: Plant Max Height (in cm): 400 Max Spread (in cm): 200 Planting Period: March to October Planting Position: Shade, Dappled Shade Potted: Y For best results, plant in humus-rich, neutral to slightly acid soil. Can also be grown in pots and should be planted in loam-based ericaceous compost adding about 20 percent peat-free potting media for additional humus To encourage rooting, don?t feed the plant during its first year. Supplied as a young established plant in a 17cm pot.