{"product_id":"dryopteris-nipponensis-wide-leaf-autumn-fern-hardy-shade-fern-woodland-garden-plant-live-fern-in-3-5-pot","title":"Dryopteris nipponensis | Wide Leaf Autumn Fern | Hardy Shade Evergreen Fern in 3.5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd lush texture and year-round woodland beauty to your shade garden with \u003cstrong\u003eDryopteris nipponensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eWide Leaf Autumn Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Autumn Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e. This elegant evergreen fern features broad, arching fronds and striking copper-red new growth that matures to a rich glossy green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Japan and Korea, this hardy fern forms a graceful vase-shaped clump thriving in moist, shaded landscapes. Its bold foliage and architectural habit make it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, rain gardens, and container plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Choose Wide Leaf Autumn Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, elegant evergreen fern fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-red new growth in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in shade and woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for moist landscapes and rain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for shaded containers and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial with year-round garden interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/em\u003e Dryopteris nipponensis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/em\u003e Wide Leaf Autumn Fern, True Autumn Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Evergreen Hardy Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/em\u003e Copper-red new growth maturing to glossy green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/em\u003e Approximately 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/em\u003e Up to 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/em\u003e Vase-shaped, clumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/em\u003e Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSoil Needs:\u003c\/em\u003e Rich, moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/em\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/em\u003e Deer resistant, woodland perennial, evergreen foliage, low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodland gardens, shade borders, rain gardens, underplanting beneath trees, shaded courtyard gardens, fern collections, moist woodland landscapes, container gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs well with Hosta, Heuchera (Coral Bells), Carex (Sedge), Epimedium, Astilbe, Japanese Forest Grass, Soft Shield Fern (\u003cem\u003ePolystichum setiferum\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in rich, humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from strong afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch yearly to improve moisture retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old fronds in early spring before new growth appears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest performance in cool, shaded garden locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plantingpartners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499612401796,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/9.52-2026-05-21T213112.028.jpg?v=1783660755","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/dryopteris-nipponensis-wide-leaf-autumn-fern-hardy-shade-fern-woodland-garden-plant-live-fern-in-3-5-pot","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}