This is a smaller species of the Dicksonia genus from New Zealand (North Island, South Island and Chatham Island) that looks almost like a miniature of Dicksonia antarctica.
 
The trunk develops rather slowly and attains a mature height of up to 6 metres. Its fronds closely resemble those of Dicksonia antarctica, but shorter, growing only 2m (5-7ft), and even more "plasticy." The hairs on the stipes do not have quite such a reddish look, but more of a golden-brown hence the name "golden tree fern".
 
The trunk of this species is very fibrous and quite spongy to touch. Dicksonia fibrosa is very beautiful and easy to grow. It will do well in a site with morning sun and afternoon shade, but tolerates quite a bit of sun in cool climates such as Ireland and Britain and is more suitable to the smaller garden or a courtyard setting.
 
The fronds are actually more resilient to the cold and will usually last as an evergreen plant right through the winter,they are also quite wind tolerant. Care and propagation notes Included.
 

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