General Description | An evergreen plant with winter foliage interest. |
Shape | Low spreading. |
Propagation | By spores or division of rhizomes. |
Cultivation | Grow under partial shade in consistently moist, well-drained, humus-rich loamy soil. Will grow in full shade but prefers some filtered sun. |
Pests | Crown rot when grown in poorly drained soil. Plant rhizomes at an angle to help prevent this issue. |
Notable Specimens | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
Bark/Stem Description | Thin yet robust stems and branches. |
Leaf Description | Glossy bipinnate fronds 30 - 60 cm long with overlapping pinnae. Young frond tops (croziers) flip over backwards, forming tassels that flatten out with maturity. |
Colour Description | Slightly yellow-green foliage. Reddish-brown stems. Leaf stems are light green. |
Texture Description | Medium. |