I had one in a pot for about 3 years the pot was little wider than the fern. I used to take it into an unheated greenhouse in the winter but forgot to water it so bye bye tree fern. It seemed quite tough up until then. I read somewhere once that they are a bit tender until they get past about 18 inches high but best to protect the crown, I used a piece of polystyrene with the fronds folded over on top. Wonderful to see the new fronds emerging. The original plant was quite small only about 6 inches tall and was about 18 inches to 2 feet when it died. I still have the trunk, or whatever the proper name is.
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I had one in a pot for about 3 years the pot was little wider than the fern. I used to take it into an unheated greenhouse in the winter but forgot to water it so bye bye tree fern. It seemed quite tough up until then. I read somewhere once that they are a bit tender until they get past about 18 inches high but best to protect the crown, I used a piece of polystyrene with the fronds folded over on top. Wonderful to see the new fronds emerging. The original plant was quite small only about 6 inches tall and was about 18 inches to 2 feet when it died. I still have the trunk, or whatever the proper name is.
I too live in dry East Anglia but have a dampish shady side to the garden which is where it lived.
Update on the "Stump"
"Doing fine, on cloud nine!"
Now need to get this back yard sorted! A few days off!