How do i know if my tree fern is alive or dead

[loobyloo123]

I have had the tree fern about 5 years with no problems but this winter was bad and we lost a few plants. The tree fern does not seem to be showing any signs of growth in the crown.

[AlBags]

Get your fingers right down in the crown .. what's if feel like? Mush? If/when it does, it will probably be gone .. or on the way.

[jamesnan]

My tree fern is just beginning to re-grow the fronds; I had it covered up, centre stuffed with straw, and wrapped round, and cut the old fronds because they were quite dry and manky looking. The new growth started about a week ago and there appears to be quite a lot coming , so fingers crossed for you

[landscaper2]

We have one on one of our sites and we thought we had lost it, then 2weeks ago, bingo - out come lovely new fresh growth.