Matteuccia struthiopteris | Shuttlecock or Ostrich Fern - 15-25cm - 3lt 5ft-6ft | 1.8-2.2m evergreen shrub or small tree

evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery

slightly weeping

but prefers nutrient-rich

and its ability to add a splash of gold to the garden

Matteuccia struthiopteris | Shuttlecock or Ostrich Fern - 15-25cm - 3lt 5ft-6ft | 1.8-2.2m evergreen shrub or small treeMatteuccia struthiopteris, commonly known as the ostrich or shuttlecock fern, is a striking perennial fern native to temperate regions across the Northern Hemisphere. This plant is renowned for its large, graceful fronds that bear a resemblance to the elegant feathers of an ostrich or shuttlecock, hence the name. This fern typically grows in moist, well drained soils and thrives in partial to full shade, making it an ideal plant for woodland gardens