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LEATHERWOOD FERN - TN NURSERY

9 Jul 2022 · 2 min

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In this TN Nursery YouTube video, the presenter introduces the Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis), describing its distinctive blue‑green, leathery, lance‑shaped fronds and vase‑like, arching habit. The fern is highlighted as an evergreen, drought‑resistant perennial that thrives in well‑drained, humus‑rich soil with about three hours of daily sunlight, though it can tolerate full sun. Its semi‑evergreen foliage provides habitat benefits, such as nesting sites for birds, and makes an elegant, low‑maintenance addition to gardens, patios, and landscape designs. The video emphasizes the plant’s ease of transport and low‑maintenance nature, positioning it as a desirable, affordable garden plant. Finally, viewers are directed to purchase the Leatherwood Fern from Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, noting low prices and fast shipping.

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Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today, let's talk about ferns, particularly Leatherwood Fern. Leatherwood Fern, Dryopteris marginalis, is an elegant native plant with an arching, vase-like shape, and leathery texture, having blue-green fronds. Its Latin or botanical name is Dryopteri marginalis. It is an easy-to-grow evergreen plant. It is a perennial plant that prefers well-drained soil and humus-rich fields like many other plants. It has a lovely dark green foliage that is semi-evergreen. The fronds arise in a cylindrical shape and rapidly tapers to a point. Its blades are lance-shaped and leathery. It is different from other species of ferns, which makes it drought-resistant. The ferns can be grown in full sun, but their optimal sunshade is 3 hours of sunlight per day. This plant is the perfect addition to a garden, with its lance-shaped fronds in a foliage plant, making the view all majestic and elegant. Few birds use them as their nesting grounds, as their leathery texture provides protection and safety for the young ones. They are easy to transport, and when placed around the patio furniture, it makes them all, and all alluring to grow in your household. H— these plants are not to miss out, and their purchase makes them an instant hit due to their low maintenance landscape. So get started on this perennial quickly. Leatherwood Fern is for sale at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching!