Giant Chain Fern, Giant Chainfern, Woodwardia chamissoi
Popular in California gardens, award-winning Woodwardia fimbriata (Giant Chain Fern) is a large evergreen fern adorned with tall, arching, twice-divided fronds, up to 8 ft. long (240 cm). The lacy, lance-shaped, apple green fronds rise from dense cinnamon crowns of short, stout rhizomes. The short but broad sori are arranged in neat lines on the undersides of the fronds and are prominently visible on their upper surfaces. Native from British Columbia to Mexico, Giant Chain Fern is the largest fern in North America. This coastal species grows in moist coniferous woodlands and is particularly impressive in the redwood forests. Withstanding neglect once established, Giant Chain Fern can be used alongside a pond or stream, against a shaded wall, or in a woodland garden. Excellent as an accent in shaded areas.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Blechnaceae |
| Common names | Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, United States, Washington |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Blechnaceae |
| Common names | Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, United States, Washington |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Woodwardia fimbriata (Giant Chain Fern) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Woodwardia fimbriata (Giant Chain Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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