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barddex

Ostrich fern in California?

barddex
14 years ago

I want to plant some ostrich fern in a shady spot for a client but we are in CA about an hour north of San Francisco and I am worried that it will be too dry and hot here for them. Does anyone have experience with these plants for this area or another similar zone?

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