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Species: erythrosora
Other Species Names: Japanese Red Shield Fern
Plant Height: 18 in.
Spread: 18 in.
Evergreen: Yes
Plant Form: arching
Emergent Foliage Color: coral
Summer Foliage Color: forest green
Minimum Sunlight: shade
Maximum Sunlight: full sun
Bring a transformation show to your garden as this fern’s stunning foliage makes a dramatic change from its rich, forest-green color to coral-pink in the spring. This fern displays elegantly on its own as its fronds will arch while presenting bronze tips.
This evergreen fern inherits decorative, flourishing foliage that arch in a poised manner. Although relatively low maintenance, this fern should still be tended and cut back late fall. Remove any dead foliage as needed.
Autumn Fern can grow up to about 18 inches tall and spread 18 inches wide. Its divine foliage will remain low to the ground and grow at an average rate. Autumn Fern does best in shade to part shade areas. Remember to avoid over watering as this evergreen will not tolerate standing water. Plant this fern in acidic soil and apply fertilizer to see healthy foliage growth.
