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Tree Fern Frost Damage

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  • 09-04-2011 2:27pm
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    dathi1
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    I've 4 tree ferns Dickinsonia Antartica which seemed to have succombed to the heavy frost and snow last nov / dec. New frond curls are rotten right into the stem. Should I cut the log in half and hope the further down the stem I'll find newer live tissue? All 4 have the same problem.


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    lottpaul
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    I have the same problem - all of the new fronds that I can see/feel are soft and rotting. I am going to wait a few more weeks in case there is another layer of fronds under the dead ones ready to push up, but it's more in desperation than in hope I'm afraid.
    A neighbour told me to make up a very dilute syrup - just water and sugar - and pour some onto the top of the plant. I presume this is just some old piseóg? - and don't think I'll follow his advice yet.

    Would love to hear how others are faring.


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    dathi1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭dathi1


    Some advice googled here: http://www.gardenadvice.co.uk/advisor/gardening-tips/winter-damage-to-tree-ferns/

    see what happens :(


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