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Dwarf Tree Fern

Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady'

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Overview

Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady,' a lush, dwarf tree fern, reaches 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread. Its arching fronds create a fountain-like effect, displaying vibrant green, feathery leaves. Preferring partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, it's ideal for understory planting and shaded garden accents. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it offers year-round interest with minimal care. Perfect for compact spaces seeking a tropical touch.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 10–11
Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady,' a lush, dwarf tree fern, reaches 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Polypodiaceae

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Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — fern for half or shade
Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady,' a lush, dwarf tree fern, reaches 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread; it's
Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — Its arching fronds create a fountain-like effect, displaying vibrant green, feathery leaves; displaying a
Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — Preferring partial shade and moist; where it can avoid the harshness of direct sunlight
Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — it's ideal for understory planting and shaded garden accents; fern for half or shade

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