prized for its abundant and delectable fruits
deeply-lobed leaves
deciduous tree with broad weeping crown
but very well-drained soils
deep purple twigs and leaves
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' | Copper Shield Fern - 55-60cm, 5lt WisteriaTrees prized for its abundant andDryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' is a robust, clump forming, evergreen fern with arching stems and stunning triangular, bi pinnate, vivid orange and coppery red fronds in spring, turning glossy, dark green in summer, sometimes red again after first frosts. It produces bright red spores on its undersides in autumn. Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus rich, moist, well drained soils.