Austroblechnum penna-marina ssp. alpinum 'Cristatum' (Syn. Blechnum), Crested Alpine Water Fern West Coast native evergreen shrub with glossy

evergreen shrub with glossy

Mature size: 15-30 feet tall & 25-30 feet wide

very slow-growing dwarf tree

but you won't mind waiting for a second Valentine's Day

Austroblechnum penna-marina ssp. alpinum 'Cristatum' (Syn. Blechnum), Crested Alpine Water Fern West Coast native evergreen shrub with glossyHighly dense, low evergreen fern with branched front tips. New fronds emerge each spring with a red, coppery color, more vibrant with more light. Prefers light shade with rich, evenly moist, well drained soils, though an established plant can handle some drought. These ferns will grow in sun, but will require much more water to maintain their beauty regimen through the summer. We recommend planting under a deciduous tree or shrub to get the full