Leatherwood Fern
Leatherwood Fern
Leatherwood Fern 3 for $14.99
Dryopteris Marginalis is a petite, semi-evergreen fern that can fill even the darkest, shadiest parts of your yard. This shade lover prefers no more than four hours of daily sunshine for the most effortless care and will grow best in USDA plant hardiness Zones 3 through 8.
Leatherwood fern is a hardy, cold-tolerant North American native species that can withstand some of the harshest cold regions in the contiguous United States. This plant is semi-evergreen because some leaves may droop or enter dormancy on the most frigid days and reopen as soon as it gets warmer.
Caring for Leatherwood Ferns
If you plant it in the full shade, Dryopteris Marginalis will require almost no maintenance. It loves a wooded location, where it will share moisture with the trees and take its nourishment from fallen leaves.
The only time you need to pay attention to care is during an extended drought or heat wave--it might need a little watering. It is relatively drought-tolerant, so give it enough to stay alive during a dry spell; it will rebound quickly with the next rainstorm.
They will also tolerate planting in large containers placed on a shady porch, with close attention to watering needs.
Leatherwood Fern Has Colorful, Textural Fronds
Leatherwood fern earns its common name from the leathery, textured fronds. The plant reaches a mature size of about 2' wide and tall. The stems are light brown or tan.
Fronds have 6" long compound leaves. They usually have a blue-green or cool green color that remains colorful even during the winter.
Order Your Leatherwood Fern From Wholesale Nursery Today
Leatherwood fern is a beautiful semi-evergreen that adds enticing green color to the shadiest sections of your property. It has few care demands and will thrive without you paying much attention to it. Wholesale Nursery ships the best bare-root plants, grown for vigor and beauty--order your Dryopteris marginalis from us today
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.