Dicksonia squarrosa
Whekī






One of the toughest tree ferns, tolerating some full-sun (not strong afternoon sun during the warmer months), drier soils, and light winds. Smaller leaf fronds than the Cyathea species of tree fern, so good for smaller gardens.
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Family: Dicksoniaceae, a family of ferns that are found mostly in tropical regions of the Southern Hemisphere, but can be found as far south as southern New Zealand.
Genus: Dicksonia, dicksonia (Latinised), named after the Scottish nurseryman and botanist James Dickson (1738 - 1822). A genus of tree ferns found in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Saint Helena, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines.
Species: Dicksonia squarrosa, squarrōsa (Latin, adjective), meaning 'rough', in reference to the rough fronds of this species.
Common Name: Whekī
Other Common Name(s): Rough Tree Fern