How to tell if your tree fern is dead.

The tree ferns look like combinations of large ferns and palm trees.The tree ferns can reach heights of between 11 and 14 m.In a rainforest, they are tropical plants that grow in moist, shady locations.

In areas that aren't tropical, tree ferns need winter protection to survive.There are ways to tell if a tree fern will regrowth.

The top of the tree's main trunk is where the fern fronds are located.The tree fern is dead if it is completely brown and brittle.The tree is still alive if there are any green areas on the fronds.

The crown is the top of the tree fern.If the tree is tall, you may need a ladder.Green growth in the crown is a sign that the tree fern is still alive.The tree is dead if there is no green in the crown.

Unless the temperatures rise in the spring, don't trim dead areas on the tree fern.If no green growth occurs in the spring, the fern tree is dead and should be dug up or cut down to prevent it from falling and causing damage.