Japanese Painted Fern
NameJapanese Painted Fern
Species NameAthyrium niponicum
Common NameJapanese Painted Fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container TypeIn-ground
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeFrond-like foliage
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable - Ferns do not develop nebari.
Notable FeaturesDistinctive silvery-green fronds with purple midribs and stems, providing excellent groundcover or accent in shade gardens.
Description
This specimen is a Japanese Painted Fern, characterized by its striking silvery-green fronds with reddish-purple stems. It is a perennial plant typically grown for its ornamental foliage in shaded garden areas, and is not cultivated as a bonsai.
