Autumn Fern

Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) brings soft texture and seasonal color to shaded landscape beds. New fronds emerge in warm copper, bronze, and reddish tones before gradually maturing to deep green, giving the plant an attractive layered look through the growing season.

Its neat, arching form is perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and container combinations. Autumn Fern performs especially well beneath trees, along shaded walkways, and in beds where flowering shrubs or larger evergreens need a softer, finer-textured companion.

Available in 1-gallon and 3-gallon containers. Plant size and fullness naturally vary by season and nursery availability.

Product Details

• Botanical name: Dryopteris erythrosora

• Common name: Autumn Fern

• Available sizes: 1 gallon and 3 gallon

• Foliage: Coppery-red to bronze new growth that matures to rich green

• Growth habit: Clumping with arching fronds

• Light: Partial shade to shade

• Mature size: Approximately 18–24 in. tall × 18–24 in. wide

• Best uses: Woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation beds, containers, and underplanting beneath trees

• Care: Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established and mulch to help retain soil moisture.

FAQs

Does Autumn Fern need shade?
Yes. It performs best in partial shade to shade and is a great choice for areas with filtered light beneath trees.

Is Autumn Fern evergreen?
It is often semi-evergreen in mild Metro Atlanta winters, though foliage appearance can vary with winter temperatures and site conditions.

How large does Autumn Fern get?
It typically grows about 18–24 inches tall and wide, forming a tidy clump over time.

What is the difference between the 1-gallon and 3-gallon options?
Both are the same plant variety. The 3-gallon option provides a more established, fuller plant for greater immediate impact, while the 1-gallon option is ideal for planting larger areas economically.

Can I plant it under trees?
Yes. Autumn Fern is an excellent underplanting for trees and larger shrubs, as long as the soil does not stay dry for long periods.

How is it delivered?
Plants carry a separate $45 plant delivery fee. We deliver Autumn Fern throughout Metro Atlanta, including Loganville, Snellville, Lawrenceville, Stone Mountain, Conyers, and Covington.

Will my plant look exactly like the product photo?
Plant size, fullness, and seasonal foliage color vary naturally by season and nursery availability.