Broadly lance-shaped fronds of dark green colouring. The leaflets are triangular in shape giving this fern a fine texture but the fronds themselves are leathery. Polystichum setiferum Zone 5. Soft Shield Fern. Elegant apple green fronds held in a vase shape.
Central stalk is rust in colour.
Prefers shade in average garden soil, and a location that is somewhat sheltered from winds. Thelypteris decursive-pinnata Zone 4. Japanese Beech Fern. Easy to grow with a very attractive upright clumping habit. Soft apple green foliage with a grey fuzzy cast to them.