Description

The Red Dwarf Tree Fern is not a true tree fern but a striking, hardy fern with a distinctive upright, shuttlecock form. It is prized for its glossy, dark green, holly-like leaflets and, most notably, for its stunning new growth that emerges a vibrant coppery-red or pink before maturing to deep green. This color contrast, combined with its architectural shape, adds year-round interest and a pop of seasonal color to shady gardens.

Brilliant Coppery-Red New Foliage: New fronds unfurl in a stunning shade of copper, bronze, or pink, providing a spectacular seasonal show before maturing to glossy green.
Glossy, Holly-Like Leaflets: Features thick, leathery, glossy pinnules with a serrated edge that resemble holly leaves, making it deer-resistant and visually unique among ferns.
Upright, Vase-Shaped Clump: Forms a neat, symmetrical clump of arching fronds that create a strong architectural presence in the shade garden.
Exceptionally Hardy and Drought-Tolerant: One of the toughest and most adaptable garden ferns, tolerating drier soil and more sun (in cool climates) than many others once established.
Provides Winter Structure: In mild climates, its evergreen foliage provides valuable texture and structure in the winter garden.