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holly-fern woodsia

Woodsia polystichoides

Low Maintenance

Genus: Woodsia
Family: Woodsiaceae

About this plant

a small, long-lived deciduous fern 20-30cm in height, with softly hairy, simply pinnate light green fronds, the pinnae slightly sickle-shaped

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in very well-drained but moist fertile soil in partial shade. Position crowns above soil level level and surround with small stones

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by spores or by division when dormant

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Greenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years