Very upright pinnate wood fern superficially reminiscient of an oversized Polystichum acrostichoides or Christmas fern. The pinnae margins can be nicely lobed on some specimens and John Mickel's plants of this in his garden are truly impressive. Lime colored new growth brightens up shady parts of the garden and slowly faded to a deep green with striking black veining along the midribs.

Frond Condition:  Evergreen to Semi-evergreen or deciduous depending on conditions

Mature Height: 2-4'

Root Type: Central Caudex or Crown, Clumping

Reproduction: Monomorphic producing spore on the abaxial surface of the frond, and asexually through Clumping

Origin: China, Japan, Korea

Cultural Requirements: Some Shade, Partly Shaded, Evenly Moist, Slightly Moist

USDA Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9