Yes tree ferns are expensive!
Tree ferns are grown from literally as far away as is possible from the UK (Tasmania or East Australia), they are then chainsawn off in the forest (or sustainable growing farm), they are then dragged and sorted into large shipping containers, and sailed half way round the globe – not forgetting that a 6ft tree fern had been growing in the ground for near on 50 years before that point… then they have to get processed and stored in the UK (big, heavy trunks taking up loads of room and hard to shift around)… then they need to get added to a website, or sold in a nursery and then delivered to your very own garden.
Are tree ferns expensive?
Why are tree ferns so expensive?
Tree ferns are so expensive as they are shipped half way around the world, and take decades to grow!
It’s a massive undertaking, and the prices need to be high to give the suppliers enough margin to make it worthwhile. Lets be honest, buying a tree fern is a true luxury purchase with a pretty high carbon foot print… so it’s going to be expensive!
If you do buy one, please buy from a reputable supplier that can supply the correct documents so you know it’s come from a sustainable and proper place, not just nicked from a beautiful forest somewhere.
How much are tree ferns worth?
The price of tree ferns are ever changing, mostly in the upwards direction as the cost of shipping increases around the world due to ever increasing fuel and staffing costs.
What size tree fern? | How much is the tree fern at that size? (Prices April 2022) |
How much is a 1ft tree fern? | 1ft tree fern costs about £40-£50 |
How much is a 2ft tree fern? | 2ft tree fern costs about £80-£90 |
How much is a 3ft tree fern? | 3ft tree fern costs about £130-£140 |
How much is a 4ft tree fern? | 4ft tree fern costs about £190-£210 |
How much is a 5ft tree fern? | 5ft tree fern costs about £250-£260 |
How much is a 6ft tree fern? | 6ft tree fern costs about £300-£320 |
How much is a 7ft tree fern? | 7ft tree fern costs about £390-£400 |
How much is a 8ft tree fern? | 8ft tree fern costs about £450-480 |
How much is a 9-15ft tree fern? | Well over £1000! |
Tree ferns available right now from UK suppliers
Further Reading & Common Tree Fern Questions
- What should I plant with tree ferns?
- How do you propagate tree ferns?
- Can tree ferns like Dicksonia Antartica grow in pots?
- How can I make my ferns grow bigger?
- How fast does a tree fern grow?
- How long does it take for tree fern fronds to grow?
- Are tree ferns invasive?
- Are tree ferns expensive?
- Does a tree fern have roots?
- Can you grow a tree fern indoors?
- Are tree ferns deciduous?
- How long does a tree fern live?
- Do tree ferns prefer sun or shade?
- How do you cut back tree ferns?
- Are tree ferns hardy?
- How do you take care of a tree fern?
