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    Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo'

    Also Known As

    • Giant Ostrich Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo' plant details

    Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo' is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: onocleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Uses: tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    MATTEUCCIA STRUTHIOPTERIS ‘JUMBO’ - is a larger plant than the species. This bold plant is lovely especially in spring when the upright vase shaped fronds appear.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo' plant

    How to Grow Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Matteuccia for your garden

    Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King'

    aka Jumbo Ostrich Fern, The King Ostrich Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-36"

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Matteuccia orientalis

    aka Onoclea orientalis, Pentarhizidium orientale, Oriental Ostrich Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30"-48"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Matteuccia orientalis foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Matteuccia struthiopteris

    aka Jumbo Ostrich Fern, Ostrich Fern, Shuttlecock Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 2'-20'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Matteuccia struthiopteris foliage by de:Benutzer:Griensteidl
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