Southern Wood Fern
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Synonym(s): Dryopteris normalis, Dryopteris saxatilis, Thelypteris macrorhizoma, Thelypteris normalis, Thelypteris saxatilis, Thelypteris unca
The wood fern's fronds are gracefully arching and colored lime to medium-green. They grow 2-3 ft. high and 8-12 in. wide and reach in all directions from clusters of stalks along the rhizome. The pinnae are almost twice cut and taper to a point. As winter approaches, the species takes on a bronze cast.
Wood Ferns are a great addition to a shade garden all year round and are especially suitable for wetland and water garden habitats.
They are called River Fern in areas west of east Texas, as they are only found along or near bodies of water. They are known as Wood Ferns in moist woods east of central Texas.
Height: 2’-3'
Spread 8" -12"
Bloom: N/A
Light: Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium, High
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Southeastern United States
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
