small fern tree
Searching for the perfect small fern tree to add lush, tropical charm to your garden or indoor space? Small fern trees are prized for their elegant fronds, compact forms, and unique ability to create a hidden-forest feel even in limited spaces. Whether you are lining a shaded walkway, filling a courtyard, or bringing a touch of the wild inside, there’s a small fern tree species that will thrive in your New Zealand garden conditions.
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is a sought-after dwarf Japanese Maple prized for its dense, layered foliage and elegant form. Its small, overlapping green leaves create a unique, architectural appearance that turns fiery shades of red and orange in autumn. Compact and slow-growing, this variety is perfect for pots, courtyards, and small NZ gardens where a refined and striking feature tree is desired.
From $299.95
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.
