Japanese Tree Fern
This is a very elegant little tree and it s one of the best small shade trees to tuck into any size yard.
Japanese tree fern. Japanese painted fern is a lot different from the plain green ferns that many gardeners are most familiar with such as the interrupted fern osmunda claytoniana true to its name japanese painted fern is more colorful offering triangular silvery leaves called fronds technically that sport an arching habit. Before planting a japanese fern tree water the area where the tree will be planted and mix compost or another natural fertilizer into the soil. Japanese fern tree is storybook pretty with a naturally rounded crown and unusual fern like foliage. The japanese fern tree is a hardy plant that grows well in slightly acidic soil.
Its bushy growth creates dense shade and the globe shaped top means no trimming required. Its growth creates nice dense shade and requires no trimming. Filicium decipiens the japanese fern tree is a beautiful evergreen with moderate growth rate. Japanese fern tree filicium decipiens striking tree with ornamental foliage.
Pinnate leaves are shiny bright green and can be up to 5 inches long or more at maturity. As if that were not exciting enough they also have grayish green in them as. Probably the neatest feature on this tree is the winged stem holding the leaves giving it a flat appearance. Its leaves are long and thin and protrude from the stems in a fernlike manner which gives the tree its common name the name japanese fern tree is actually a misnomer.
Japanese fern tree is naturally pretty with a nice rounded crown and unique fern like foliage. This is a perfect little tree to tuck into any size yard it s nice for the homeowner who loves all things just so. Mulch can be spread around the base of the tree or mixed with the soil prior to transplanting to make the soil more.