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Ostirch Fern
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Christmas Fern is an evergreen native fern variety
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fiddlehead fern
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Lady Fern - TN Nursery
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Bracken Fern - TN Nursery
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maidenhair fern - TN Nursery
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Hay Scented Fern - TN Nursery
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Walking Fern - TN Nursery
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New York Fern
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Sensitive Fern
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Shade Ferns

Shade ferns are ideal for adding lush greenery and elegant texture to low-light areas of your landscape. At TN Nursery, we specialize in native, hardy shade ferns that thrive in woodland settings, under trees, and in damp, shaded spaces. Our collection includes popular favorites like Christmas Fern, Lady Fern, and Maidenhair Fern—each chosen for resilience, beauty, and ease of care. These ferns help control erosion, enrich the soil, and create a cool, calming garden atmosphere. Perfect for naturalizing shaded spaces, our shade ferns are shipped bare-root and ready to plant. Explore TN Nursery’s top-quality shade ferns to transform your garden today.

Shade Ferns – Timeless Texture for Cool, Quiet Spaces

Not every part of a garden needs full sun to shine. Some of the most peaceful, inviting spaces are tucked in the shade—and ferns are made for those places. Our collection of shade ferns includes hardy, graceful varieties that thrive in low-light conditions and bring a sense of calm to woodlands, borders, and tucked-away corners.

Elegant Greenery Where Sunlight Is Sparse

Shade ferns are unmatched for their ability to fill dim spaces with soft, layered texture. These plants don’t need much attention—just moisture, a bit of patience, and a place out of the hot afternoon sun. Whether you’re lining a shady path or filling in under trees, the ferns we offer return year after year, spreading gently and enriching the soil as they grow.

Top Shade Ferns From Our Collection:

  • Christmas Fern – Evergreen, tough, and ideal for four-season interest.
  • Lady Fern – Lacy fronds that thrive in woodland settings and dappled light.
  • Cinnamon Fern – Known for its tall, upright growth and warm-toned fiddleheads.
  • Maidenhair Fern – Delicate and airy with black stems and fan-shaped leaves.

Why Buy Shade Ferns from TN Nursery?

We grow our ferns naturally, in real soil and real conditions—so when you plant them, they know how to thrive. Each order is shipped bare root, fresh from our farm, and selected for strong roots and reliable performance. Whether you're designing a quiet woodland retreat or need erosion control on a shaded slope, our shade ferns are a lasting, low-maintenance choice.

Browse our shade ferns and bring cool, green serenity to the shaded parts of your garden. Simple. Natural. Enduring.