Log in Start trial

Dwarf Tree Fern

Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady'

Design with this plant

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 10–11Type Fern

Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — with regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil conditions

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (29)

Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — Consistent moisture is key to this fern's vitality

Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — it's ideal for understory planting and shaded garden accents

Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — silver-green upright rhizome that resembles a tiny tree trunk

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') — A top layer of mulch can also be beneficial in retaining soil moisture and keeping the roots cool

Photograph: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source

Related plants

Alaska Fern (Polystichum Setiferum) — This species is renowned for its lush; the Alaska Fern is low maintenance

Fern

Alaska Fern

Polystichum Setiferum

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–8

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade; it is generally pest and disease-resistant

Fern

Alpine Water Fern

Blechnum Penna-Marina

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) — It is also commonly called the Japanese Shield Fern due to its robust nature and, image 32

Fern

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

ShadeUSDA 4–10

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium Nidus) — resembling a bird's nest - hence the name; which is a key identifying feature, image 82

Fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium Nidus

HalfUSDA 10–11

Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium Aureum) — evergreen fern boasting glaucous; tropical fern that brings a touch of serene beauty to garden spaces with its unique

Fern

Blue Star Fern

Phlebodium Aureum

Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — The Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a vibrant, shade-loving

Fern

Brilliance Autumn Fern

Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance'