Dicksonia antarctica

An evergreen tree fern, but deciduous in colder areas, growing slowly to 4m in height, with a stout reddish-brown stem and a terminal rosette of arching, deeply divided, glossy dark green fronds to 3m in length

Time to ultimate height 20–50 years
Ultimate spread 2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions: Loam, sand, moist but well–drained soil, pH acid or neutral
Position: Full or partial shade
Aspect: South, west or east-facing

H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)