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Aspidium capense

Leatherleaf Fern

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Description

This fern is a great addition to deep shade areas of the garden. It has glossy green fronds that add a tropical effect or lush effect to any garden.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.