Japanese Tassel Fern
Polystichum polyblepharum
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Japanese Tassel Fern highlights at a glance!
Specifications
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Growing Zones 5-8
Gorgeous symmetrical greenery, A fantastic addition to the landscape! Growing perfectly symmetrical in leaf and form it's difficult to imagine why the incredible Japanese Tassel Fern (Polystichum polyblepharum) isn't a part of every landscape! The dark-green fronds are highly ornate, with pointed leaves and leaflets. Their leathery fronds and perfectly divided toothy edges create an elegant appearance!
The glossy, leathery foliage forms perfect vase-shaped clumps that cascade one leaf over the next in symmetrical perfection! The arching fronds are highlighted by a chocolate brown stem as each new fiddlehead unfurls from the center of the plant.
These award-winning easy-to-grow Ferns are pest and problem-free! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 8, these lovely perennial to evergreen Ferns grow about 2 feet in height and width, these are ideal for small spaces.
Planting and Application:
Use Japanese Tassel Fern as a glorious specimen and focal point plant by placing it in a prominent, shade garden location. Plant in your favorite urn in a position of distinction to further highlight its beauty! Container and balcony gardeners will benefit greatly from this fantastic plant, regardless of how much room you have to work with!
Perfect specimen plants and incredible low-growing facer plants, we're sure you'll find they enhance any part of your garden that you tuck them into! Not minding sharing the spotlight, plant this modestly sized plant among mixed borders or Perennial beds that are basked in dappled shade. Or create a mixed Fern specimen planting by incorporating this lovely accent among its other vase-shaped Fern cousins!
For a formal, structured touch to Asian-inspired and Zen gardens, woodland gardens, both Rain and Rock Gardens, or as shaded edging along your favorite paths and driveway, the evergreen nature of this plant will add year-round interest if you live in a climate with mild winters.
Small enough for container gardening and as lacy fringe around a feature plant as a colorful skirt, filler, and spillers! Plant a few of these stellar Ferns in your potted accents on porches, patios, and balconies.
- Award-Winning Fern!
- Gorgeous Symmetrical Fronds - Pointed Leaves & Leaflets
- Glossy Incised Double Compound Foliage
- Dark Green With Chocolate Brown Mid-Rib
- Elegant Fountain of Vase-Shaped Growth
- Fantastic Shade Specimens, Edging, Accents & Container Plants
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Hardy in USDA growing zones of 5 through 8, this perennial Fern can be evergreen in areas with mild winters. Growing 18-24 inches tall and wide, Tassel Ferns enjoys partial to full shade, with a preference for afternoon shade from the hot sun and full shade in hot climates. They will appreciate the drying power of the morning sun.
Choose a highly organically rich, moist, and fertile location in well-drained soil. Best in consistently moist soil, while establishing, and afterward water weekly to ensure lush, full growth. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.
Prune this Fern, or clean up dead debris or old fronds in early spring before the new fiddleheads unfurl. Otherwise, these are easily grown, low-maintenance plants that are deer, rabbit, pest, and disease-free! Divide every 3-5 years to keep the clumps growing vigorously.
- Part Shade & Full Shade
- Slightly Acidic Well-Drained Soil
- Consistently Moist Soil
- Evergreen in Mild Winters
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance - Deer, Rabbit & Pest Free
Get fine-textured shade garden beauty by ordering your own verdant perfection for your landscape today from NatureHills.com! Start enjoying the elegant beauty the Japanese Tassel Fern brings to any environment!
