Hoshida Fern
Thelypteris acuminata
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Thelypteris acuminata is a handsome evergreen fern from the woodlands of Japan and eastern Asia, grown for glossy green fronds that arch softly and hold their color through the year. Unlike the many deciduous ferns that vanish in winter, this species keeps a steady, structural presence in the shaded garden, one of the reasons the plant is prized where an evergreen fern is wanted.
The finely divided, pinnately compound fronds rise and arch from a slowly creeping rhizome, so that a single plant knits gradually into a soft, continuous colony rather than a lone clump. That gentle, running habit makes the fern a fine, self-knitting groundcover for shade, filling the spaces between larger woodland plants without overwhelming them.
A member of the marsh-fern family, Thelypteridaceae, the species belongs to a large, worldwide group of ferns of moist woods and stream margins. The Woodlanders stock carries a small pedigree of its own: this fern was sourced originally from the United States National Arboretum.
Grow Thelypteris acuminata in part to full shade in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, at the front of a shaded border, along a woodland path, among hostas and hellebores, or as an evergreen green floor beneath high-limbed trees. The arching fronds pair beautifully with bolder-leaved shade companions, and deer generally leave the foliage alone. Give steady moisture and shelter from hot sun and drying wind.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 5–8
- Sun
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Soil
- Moist, Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 12–18 Inches · Spread 18–24 Inches
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Seasonality
- Evergreen
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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