Description Family Dryopteridaceae Originating from Europe and N. America A deciduous fern that forms an architectural, shuttlecock-like clump of upright fronds that arch at their tips. This distinctive fern has a delicate, airy appearance due to the very narrow and widely spaced, multi-forked pinnae (leaflets). Grow in moist soil in shade/part shade. Will tolerate a dry soil in full shade, but water well in its first season. Height and spread after 3 – 4 years 70cm x 40cm Mature height and spread after 7 – 8 years 1m x 50cm
