Grown in Tasmania, Rooted in Sustainability
Owned and run by Bert and Ruth Van den Berg since 1986, Fernmania is a cherished family business built on decades of respect for North-East Tasmania’s unique ecosystems. Specifically, the Dicksonia Antartica Fern, also known as the "Man Fern" or "Soft Tree Fern". "We have love and respect for this prehistoric and ancient fern, which is why we have hundreds that have permanent, forever homes on our property".
Dicksonia Antartica Fern Relocaters
At Fernmania we take pride in our self-sustainability practices, with 8 dams and more than 25 (12mx5m) dedicated plant enlosures (most primarily dedicated to the growth of Dicksonia antarctica). Fernmania is always ready to heed the call and work before forestry operations, so we can save and relocate Dicksonia antarctica ferns that would otherwise be destroyed in the forestry logging process. Operating under strictly monitored harvesting licenses, we prioritise the regeneration of the Dicksonia antarctica, even working with private government contractors like Fulton Hogan. Fernmania ensures that every tree fern we deliver—from private projects to international botanic gardens—supports a sustainable future for our forests.
Did you know?
When we relocate a Dicksonia antarctica from forestry operations or ship it ourselves, it has to be cut. The plant lives on perfectly in the stem but the base and cuttings are 100% repurposed by us for our plants as it is highly nutrient rich, and we also sell the mulch. The bases are actually optimum new homes for any house or garden plant.
Iconic Trunks
DICKSONIA ANTARTICA GENREALLY RANGING FROM POTTERS to 6 FOOT. SOMETIMES 7/8/9+. FOOT IDEAL FOR BOTANIC FOCAL POINTS.
The cornerstone of global landscapes, sustainably grown and harvested before logging operations, and nurtured in the heart of Tasmania’s North-East forests. Fermania has proulddly supplied Dicksonia antarctica to:
- Singapore Changi Airport
- The Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda became the first Australian garden to win Best in Show at the prestigious 2013 Chelsea Flower Show in London. The garden was created by designer Phillip Johnson, horticulturist Wes Fleming, and the Trailfinders team.
The Dicksonia antarctica Specimen
Nursery Stock
NURTURED SPECIMENS READY FOR LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION AND HIGH-VOLUME NURSERY SUPPLY.
Global Exports
CERTIFIED WITH EXPORT LICENSING AND COMPLIANT LOGISTICS FOR INTERSTATE AND WORLDWIDE BOTANICAL SHIPMENTS.
Guided by
Nature & Law.
Sustainability Facts - Dicksonia Antarctica & Nursery
- Majority of ferns grown in-house
- Licensed by Tasmanian government only harvesting ferns in forestry logging situations
- Dedicated to the relocation and preservation of the species
- Any waste gets repurposed, re-used and recycled
Bert and Ruth Van den Berg - owners of Fernmania personally oversee all harvesting operations to ensure the highest ecological standards are met.