Tree ferns can stay outside all year in the UK but they need protection to survive. It’s best to take small tree ferns to a frost free shelter but once they get too big to store then leave them in the ground but wrap the trunk and growing tip at the top. Fleece and hessian sacking and straw are all good insulators but it’s a good idea to cover the whole set up with a waterproof outer layer as the growing point can rot if it stays wet overwinter
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WEATHER
Your gardening weather
London, GB
8:32 am,
December 22, 2024
5°C
overcast clouds
76 %
1005 mb
17 mph
Wind Gust:
29 mph
Visibility:
6 mi
Sunrise:
8:04 am
Sunset:
3:53 pm
hardiness rATINGS
| RHS Hardiness Ratings | USDA Plant Hardiness Zones | Approximate Temperature Range (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| H1a H1b H1c |
13 12 11 |
>15°C 10 to 15°C 5 to 10°C |
| H2 | 10b | 1 to 5°C |
| H3 | 9b to 10a | -5 to 1°C |
| H4 | 8b to 9a | -10 to -5°C |
| H5 | 7b to 8a | -15 to -10°C |
| H6 | 6b and 7a | -20 to -15°C |
| H7 | 6a | Below -20°C |
POT SIZES
Square Top Pots
| Top Dimensions | Base Dimensions | Height | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) | 8 cm x 8 cm (3 in x 3 in) | 10 cm (4 in) | 0.6 L |
| 15 cm x 15 cm (6 in x 6 in) | 12 cm x 12 cm (5 in x 5 in) | 15 cm (6 in) | 2 L |
| 20 cm x 20 cm (8 in x 8 in) | 15 cm x 15 cm (6 in x 6 in) | 20 cm (8 in) | 5 L |
| 30 cm x 30 cm (12 in x 12 in) | 25 cm x 25 cm (10 in x 10 in) | 30 cm (12 in) | 18 L |
| 40 cm x 40 cm (16 in x 16 in) | 35 cm x 35 cm (14 in x 14 in) | 40 cm (16 in) | 56 L |
| 50 cm x 50 cm (20 in x 20 in) | 45 cm x 45 cm (18 in x 18 in) | 50 cm (20 in) | 113 L |
| 60 cm x 60 cm (24 in x 24 in) | 55 cm x 55 cm (22 in x 22 in) | 60 cm (24 in) | 216 L |
Round Top Pots
| Top Diameter | Base Diameter | Height | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 cm (4 in) | 8 cm (3 in) | 10 cm (4 in) | 0.5 L |
| 15 cm (6 in) | 12 cm (5 in) | 15 cm (6 in) | 1.7 L |
| 20 cm (8 in) | 15 cm (6 in) | 18 cm (7 in) | 3.2 L |
| 30 cm (12 in) | 25 cm (10 in) | 30 cm (12 in) | 14.7 L |
| 40 cm (16 in) | 35 cm (14 in) | 40 cm (16 in) | 37 L |
| 50 cm (20 in) | 45 cm (18 in) | 50 cm (20 in) | 88 L |
| 60 cm (24 in) | 55 cm (22 in) | 60 cm (24 in) | 181 L |
Notes on Sizes
- Square Pots: Great for plants needing even root distribution (e.g., vegetables or roses).
- Round Pots: Ideal for taprooted plants (e.g., trees or larger shrubs).
- Extra-Large Pots: Use for ornamental arrangements or permanent planting solutions like fruit trees.
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