Western Sword Fern
NameWestern Sword Fern
Species NamePolystichum munitum
Common NameWestern Sword Fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeFern fronds
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesLush, evergreen fronds with a leathery texture; reproduces via spores on the underside of fronds rather than flowers or fruits.
Description
This specimen is a vibrant Western Sword Fern, characterized by its lush, green, sword-shaped fronds growing in a dense clump. It is a terrestrial fern, not a woody bonsai specimen, and is shown growing naturally in a garden setting. The fronds emerge from a central rhizome, giving an overall upright and spreading appearance.
