Man Fern
NameMan Fern
Species NameDicksonia antarctica
Common NameMan Fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container Typeground
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresfibrous trunk, scaly texture, thick
Foliage Typefronds
Height (cm)250
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesLarge, arching fronds forming a dense crown; characteristic fibrous trunk covered in old frond bases and adventitious roots; native to cool temperate rainforests.
Description
This specimen is a large, mature Man Fern (Dicksonia antarctica) growing in its natural forest environment, not cultivated as a bonsai. It exhibits a robust, upright growth habit with a dense crown of large, arching fronds. The fibrous trunk is characteristic of tree ferns.
