Dryopteris formosana

Originating in Japan/ Taiwan. Ht 1-3ft in 5 years. A clump forming, evergreen fern with yellow-green new growth, darkening with age. Fronds are triangular-shaped and the two lowest pinnnae have elongated leaflets that point downwards. Drought tolerant fern grows in part shade to full shade in average soil. New growth comes up late in the season. Trim old fronds back in late winter to early spring..