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Fern trees are highly identifiable due to their distinctive leaves, named fronds, that unfurl in the most unusual way by literally uncurling and stretching out. Ferns can be evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous depending on the variety and they generally tolerate most soil types. The leaves of fern trees can soften up the appearance of your garden and ferns look great in a woodland planting scheme.
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Athyrium filix
femina
Common Name: Lady FernLatin Name: Athyrium filix-feminaSoil: Moist, fertile, humus-rich, preferably neutral to acid soil.Position: Full shade or partial shadeHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m/0.75mAthyrium filix-femina is an easy-to-grow distinctive fern with large, feathery fronds giving it a very graceful appearance. This fern is best suited to Moist, fertile, humus-rich, preferably neutral to acid soil in a shady position. 'Lady Fern' will however grow in a sunny spot if well supplied with water, although sun-grown plants are usually less finely dissected (less feathery).
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Athyrium Okanum
Eared Lady Fern
Common Name: Eared Lady FernLatin Name: Athyrium OkanumSoil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m/ 0.5mSpecial feature: Dark purple stalks that contrast with the light-green leaves This colourful clump-forming fern is a wonderful addition to a bed or border. It features bipinnate leaves that are light green in colour and finely serrated at their edges. The stems are also of interest as they are deep purple and delicately arch over. This is a fantastic choice for a woodland themed border and it maintains a narrow spread, making it the perfect fern for adding texture and colour to a semi-shaded small space in the garden. Trustpilot
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Dicksonia antarctica
Tree Fern
Common Name: Soft Tree Fern Latin Name: Dicksonia antarcticaSoil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full shade or partial shadeHardiness: Hardy to -10Eventual height/spread: 5m/4mSpecial feature: A slow-growing fern that will become a large focal point The ‘Soft tree fern’ should be planted in a spot that gives it enough room to spread out; it’s a slow grower, but it will become a real focal point once it’s mature. As the common name suggests, this is a tree-like fern as it eventually grows to have a sturdy trunk and large fronds. The fronds can be up to 3m in length and they reach out from the trunk with a gentle arch. The fronds are deeply divided with dark and glossy pinnas (leaflets). This fern is one of the oldest in the world and it originated in Australia; it makes a fantastic specimen for a shady part of the garden and it works well as part of a woodland scheme. With this being an evergreen it will give you colour all year round and its majestic fronds are great for adding structure and texture to an outdoor space.
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Doodia media
Rasp Fern
Common Name: Rasp Fern Latin Name: Doodia mediaSoil: Acid or neutral / Medium loam Position: Shady border Hardiness: Hardy (sheltered spot) Eventual height/spread: 70cm x 70cm Special features: Colourful red fronds that turn a dark green. Doodia media is a beautiful evergreen shrub originating from New Zealand. It prefers a sheltered spot with a humusy acidic soil. Fronds appear bright red in spring slowly changing colour thought the seasons. Doodia Media is part of the 'Blechnaceae' family and is resistant to Rabbit and dear attacks. Great for a shady spot that needs some colour.
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Dryopteris wallichiana
Wallich's Wood Fern
Common name: Wallich's Wood FernLatin Name: Dryopteris wallichianaSoil: Moist but well drained Position: Partial shade or full shade Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.9m/0.8mSpecial feature: Shuttlecock-like bright green frondsThe ‘Wallich’s Wood’ is a delightful semi-evergreen fern that features shuttlecock-like fronds that have an upright habit. The fronds are lance-shaped and bipinnate, so the plant has a light and airy texture: they unfurl from upright, hairy stems to reveal their bright green colour. This hardy fern works really well as part of a woodland planting theme and we love it alongside the variegated ‘Arachnoides aristata variegata’.
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Polystichum polyblepharum
Japanese Tassel Fern
Common name: Japanese Tassel FernLatin Name: Polystichum polyblepharum Soil: Any moist but well-drained Position: Full shade or partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.8m/0.9mSpecial feature: New fronds are covered in golden hairs in spring This is a really unique fern that offers interest all year round. In spring new fronds emerge covered in golden hairs, giving this a tassel-like effect. The fronds are wonderfully lustrous and hold a mid-dark green colour in all seasons, making this a highly ornamental fern. The pinnae overlap and are arranged in a shuttlecock-like structure so this a fantastic architectural plant, too. Make sure that you plant this fern in a shady spot and put it alongside another structural fern, like the Matteuccia struthiopteris, if you want to achieve a variety of colours and shapes.
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Polystichum setiferum proliferum
Soft Shield Fern
Common name: Soft Shield Fern Latin Name: Polystichum setiferum proliferumSoil: Any moist but well-drained Position: Full shade or partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 1m/0.7mSpecial feature: Mid-green fronds that are tinged with purple This is a soft, light and feathery fern that is a wonderful choice for textural planting. The fronds are mid-green in colour, with a purple tinge on new growth, and are doubly pinnate. In terms of habit this soft shield fern grows upright and becomes tufted as it matures; the soft and feathery fronds overlap and form a mound, which is structurally beneficial. With this being an evergreen it will provide interest all year round. We love this next to an accent fern, like the much lighter Matteuccia struthiopteris, and it is perfect for a shady bed or border with a woodland planting scheme.
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Woodwardia fimbriata
Giant Chain Fern
Common name: Giant Chain FernLatin Name: Woodwardia fimbriataSoil: Any moist but well-drained Position: Full shade or partial shade Hardiness: Half hardy - may need some winter protection Eventual height/spread: 1.5m/1mSpecial feature: A large fern with mid green foliageThe ‘Giant Chain Fern’ is a majestic evergreen that will give you a verdant splash of colour all year round. The fronds are more upright than most in the species, making this a great choice for structural planting, and they consist of lance-shaped, divided pinnae. The mid-green foliage makes this a great candidate for accent planting with a bright green fern, such as the Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata The King'. This fern works really well in a shady border as part of a woodland planting scheme.
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