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squirrel's foot fern

Davallia mariesii

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Davallia
Family: Davalliaceae
Common Names: ball fern, Japan hare's foot fern

About this plant

D. mariesii is a deciduous fern with creeping rhizomes covered with brown scales; fronds to 25cm, triangular-ovate, finely dissected

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, open leafy soil in partial shade; hardy to -7°C (19°F) if protected in winter. Under glass grow in equal parts coarse leaf mould or peat substitute and moss, bark, sharp sand, charcoal and pine needles

Pruning

No pruning required but tidy any winter damaged fronds in early spring

Propagation

Divide rhizomes in spring, ensuring each division has roots

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged AquaticConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years