Botanical Name: Woodwardia fimbriata
Common Name: Giant chain fern Type of Plant: fern: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large, clumping, spreading plant with large, coarse fronds, no trunk, bold textured plant with pale green foliage Height to 10' Spread to 10' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor shade to partial sun Soil prefers moist, well-drained soil Hardiness hardy – zones 4-9, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves bi-pinnately compound, light to medium green, to 6' long, prominent ribs on upper surface Flowers – Fruit sori, linear to 1/2" long Propagation: spore, tissue culture, division Usage: woodsy landscapes, good for silhouette, near pools or streams, use in shady areas. Mixes well with other ferns, azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, etc. Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering; becomes more drought tolerant with age Fertilizing low nitrogen in spring Pruning control size and spread – can get very large Pests/Diseases none Origin: Pacific Coast Family: Polypodiaceae Notes: |
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