Japanese Beech Fern

Thelypteris decursive-pinnata

Beautiful green fronds produce a lush, graceful crown of foliage. Offsets on short runners gently spread to form large colonies in moist or dry shade. Popular for shaded rock gardens and naturalizing in mixed woodlands. Semi-evergreen.

Plant Type Ferns
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 2' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Evergreen, Great Foliage, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Japanese Beech Fern | Thelypteris decursive-pinnata || Beautiful green fronds produce a lush, graceful crown of foliage. Offsets on short runners gently spread to form large colonies in moist or dry shade. Popular for shaded rock gardens and naturalizing in mixed woodlands. Semi-evergreen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Award Winning, Evergreen, Great Foliage, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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Image © Monrovia