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Bird's Nest Fern
Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte
H: 2m W: 2m
Sunlight: warm low sun to shade
Fast Facts
hedges
Decide if the garden design needs a formal, clipped hedge; or a looser look where flowers or fruit can be left to grow. Also consider the desired height of the hedge.
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