Tree Fern Disease

Question

Trunk of our Tasmanian Tree Fern has a lime green coating and is not sending out new fronds. What is it, and remedies?

Answer 1

Tasmanian tree ferns are generally quite hardy as long as they are in Zone 9-11; I would suggest taking a scraping from the trunk to your local extension service. This article will give you more information about tree ferns: http://www.kew.org/science-conservation/plants-fungi/dicksonia-antarctica-australian-tree-fern