fern leaf tree
Searching for the perfect fern leaf tree for your garden or indoor space? You’re in the right place. Fern leaf trees are renowned for their finely divided foliage and graceful forms, bringing a lush, tropical feel to gardens throughout New Zealand. Whether you seek a striking feature tree, an elegant screen, or a unique addition to a shady corner, the fern leaf tree category includes a range of exceptional plants that thrive in our climate. Let’s explore the types, uses, and care tips for these beautiful trees, and discover some popular choices among local gardeners.
Robinia Frisia
Robinia Frisia, commonly known as the Golden Robinia, features fern-like foliage that emerges light yellow-green in spring, ages to become green-yellow, then turns bright yellow in autumn before falling. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers are borne from late spring through summer and add extra interest to this tree. It will reach 12 m tall and 6 m wide. Robinia Frisia is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, planted to border an entrance, or grown to provide summer shade.
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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)
The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.
