Polystichum tsus-simense 'K-rex' (Korean Rock Fern) Wildlife Attraction_birds Its attractive enormous glossy oval

Its attractive enormous glossy oval leaves remain green in colour throughout the season

but very adaptable

From early summer through early fall

The lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding scarlet in the fall

fragrant yellow flowers in early summer when few trees bloom

Polystichum tsus-simense 'K-rex' (Korean Rock Fern) Wildlife Attraction_birds Its attractive enormous glossy ovalKorean Rock Fern will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 16 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. This plant does best in partial shade to shade.