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diamondleaf fern

Lophosoria quadripinnata

Genus: Lophosoria
Family: Dicksoniaceae

About this plant

An evergreen fern with triangular fronds held on upright stems and reaching up to 3m tall, eventually forming large clumps of foliage. Each frond is two or three times divided into leaflets that are coloured mid- to dark green with silvery undersides

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial or full shade in a sheltered position

Pruning

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by sowing spores or by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years