Woodwardia fimbriata

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Giant Chain Fern

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: J. Sortomme, Steve Mullan

 

Description

The Giant Chain Fern is a large fern that grows 4'-8' tall. It can tolerate full sun but does best in some shade. This fern is native to California and is drought tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Fern

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.