Pellaea mucronata [Whiskeytown] Smaller Trees to only 6-10 ft tall

to only 6-10 ft tall x 6 ft wide

Good as a small hedge or ground cover in sun to part shade

Needs full sun

This evergreen leathery fern makes a bright addition to the woodland garden and also does well as a house plant

even summer water with good drainage

Pellaea mucronata [Whiskeytown] Smaller Trees to only 6-10 ft tallCool California native fern found in habitats ranging from chaparral to mixed evergreen forests, these from near Whiskeytown in Shasta County. Some established colonies have been on record thriving in temps ranging from freezing to 130 degrees, although lets not push it Fronds to 18" long. Plant in sun to part shade in free draining, rocky soil. Tolerant of drought once established, so offer summer water for the first year. Hardy to USDA zone 5.