Dryopteris is a genus of ferns commonly known as wood ferns. These plants are characterized by their leathery, lance-shaped fronds that arise from a central crown. They typically have a symmetrical growth habit and can range in size from small clumping ferns to large, tree-like specimens. Dryopteris ferns that can be grown in a shaded…
Phegopteris–commonly called beech fern–is a genus of deciduous terrestrial ferns that are found in damp soil on shady banks and rocks in areas of high rainfall in the Northern Hemisphere. Phegopteris are cultivated in gardens in deep shady areas with damp soil. The genus Phegopteris is synonymous with the genus Thelypteris. Thelypteris is one of…
Onoclea–commonly called sensitive fern–is a deciduous fern with coarse, thin fronds from 2 to 4 feet long. Onoclea is at home in damp soil–marshes, ditches, and swamps. It is cultivated in gardens in shady damp spots or near water. Onoclea produces upright then arching, broadly lance-shaped fronds. It is commonly found in spreading colonies. In…
Cibotium–commonly called Hawaiian tree fern–is the most common fern found in its native Hawaii. It grows slowly to 20 feet tall with a crown that spreads to 15 feet wide. It has arching, finely divided fronds from 3 to 9 feet long. The fronds are medium green above and light beneath. Silky fawn-colored wool covers…
Cyathea are tropical tree ferns that can grow to 70 feet (20m) tall. They have pole-like fibrous trunks topped by a crown of large, pinnate fronds. Cyathea can be grown outdoors as specimens. Where not hardy they can be grown in a warm greenhouse in containers. The species Cyathea cooperi is commonly known as the…
Dicksonia are dramatic tree ferns with stout, erect, woody trunks from 8 to 28 inches or more across. With crowns of broad fronds, Dicksonia can be mistaken for palm trees. They can grow to 20 feet tall. The trunks are actually frond stalks growing together in tight spirals; the stalks are covered with bristly hairs…
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