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leathery polypody

Polypodium scouleri

Low Maintenance

Genus: Polypodium
Family: Polypodiaceae
Common Names: coast polypody

About this plant

A slightly tender, spreading, evergreen fern with broadly ovate to triangular, leathery, thick, glossy, dark green fronds. Only grows to around 30cm in height but can spead to form a clump over 1 metre wide, in ideal conditions.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamClaySandy

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a reasonably fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds and protect with a dry winter mulch such as straw or lift and overwinter in a cool greenhouse.

Pruning

Remove any dying fronds as necessary.

Propagation

Propagate by division or spores

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticConservatoryPond MarginsOutdoorGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

TrailingClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years