Dryopteris filix-mas

Description

A native, male fern found naturally in moist woodlands throughout Ireland,  this large, deciduous fern has feathery, green fronds which form a distinctive, shuttlecock shape and turn coppery in autumn. It makes a fine companion for shade-loving woodland plants, especially other ferns, and when its leaves die back, the space can be filled with early flowering spring bulbs such as snowdrops. A wonderfully natural, shade loving plant. Why not try planting your very own stumpery in a shady corner of your garden, under trees !