Arachniodes aristata

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Synonyms

Aspidium exile

Ferns
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A reasonably slow-growing, evergreen fern bearing thick, glossy, broadly-triangular, dark green fronds, paler beneath with light green spores, each frond divided into lobed, toothed leaflets or pinnae

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral or Acid

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Dryopteridaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
A genus of around 60 species of slow-growing, shade-loving wood ferns with thick, yellow-streaked glossy dark green fronds
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade. Will be deciduous in very cold winters. Protect with a thick, dry mulch in autumn. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Sub-tropical
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Wall side borders
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required, but remove any faded or damaged fronds in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free