Nephrolepis biserrata 'Furcans'

Sword Fern, Fishtail Fern

Family: Oleandraceae Oleandra


Type Fern
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color None
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, erosion control, ground cover, massing
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.40m
Spread 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing