Leatherwood Fern Bare-root | Fast-Growing Evergreen Fern (Dirca palustris)

About This Plant

Leatherwood Fern is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial with blue-green fronds that reach 6-8 inches wide. It typically grows 24-36 inches tall, offering upright, bushy growth and lush greenery to outdoor spaces. Best suited for humid outdoor conditions and partial to full shade, it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9 (not suitable for Alaska or extreme northern states). Ships bare-root in spring for summer blooms, and benefits from seasonal clipping in late winter.

What You Will Receive

Bare-root Leatherwood Fern ready for planting. Includes one bare-root plant as described below.

Product Attributes

• Common Name: Leatherwood Fern
• Scientific Name: Dirca palustris
• Sunlight: Partial to full shade
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Soil: Well-draining, rich in organic matter
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (not suitable for Alaska or extreme northern states)
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
• Format: Bare-root

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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