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

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