Narrowleaf sword fern
NameNarrowleaf sword fern
Species NamePolystichum imbricans
Common NameNarrowleaf sword fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresrhizomatous growth, no woody trunk
Foliage TypePinnate fronds, evergreen
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesLush, upright growth habit; characteristic narrow, deeply lobed pinnate fronds; growing in a natural, moss-covered bank.
Description
A vibrant clump of narrowleaf sword fern, characterized by its long, pinnate fronds with numerous small, closely spaced leaflets. The fern is thriving in a natural, mossy environment, with a coniferous forest visible in the background. Despite not being a traditional bonsai subject, its upright growth habit is notable.
