Dryopteris crassirhizoma Olea resembling an astilbe on steroids

resembling an astilbe on steroids

a great way to lighten the woodland garden floor

Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare' is a male selection and makes a compact 4' tall x 4' wide evergreen shrub

We love this superb species of evergreen tongue fern from Taiwan

Dryopteris crassirhizoma Olea resembling an astilbe on steroids(syn: Dryopteris buschiana) Dryopteris crassirhizoma is a handsome, tall, Clark Gablesque, vase shaped fern that usually forms a solitary crown and can reach 3' tall x 3' wide when happy. The semi evergreen, deer resistant, thick textured fronds of Dryopteris crassirhizoma give a very tropical appearance in the garden. In winter, the fronds remain green but lay flat on the ground, helping to protect those nearby from the ravages of winter.