Davallia bullata, commonly known as squirrel's foot fern or ball fern, is a bushy, matforming fern within the genus Davallia. This genus includes both evergreen and deciduous ferns with finely divided fronds emerging from a creeping, scaly rhizome. Davallia bullata thrives in partial shade with moist, humus-rich, well-drained loam soil, favouring sheltered east, north, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to H1c in the UK and is suitable for patios, containers, and sub-tropical settings. Propagation is by dividing rhizomes in spring, and the plant is of interest during spring and summer.

Squirrel's foot fern (Davallia bullata) is a bushy, matforming fern ideal for patios and containers, thriving in partial shade with spring and summer interest.

Davallia bullata

Davallia pentaphylla is a fern cultivar belonging to the genus Davallia, known for its finely divided fronds that arise from creeping, scaly rhizomes. This bushy, matforming plant features evergreen foliage and thrives in partial shade with a preference for east, north, or west-facing, sheltered aspects. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patios, containers, and sub-tropical gardens, it requires moist, humus-rich soil and shade for cultivation. Propagation is by dividing rhizomes in spring, ensuring each division has roots, with interest in spring and summer seasons.

Davallia pentaphylla is an evergreen fern with finely divided fronds, ideal for partial shade patios and containers, flowering in spring and summer.

Davallia pentaphylla

Davallia solida var. pyxidata is a cultivar of the Davallia genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous ferns with finely divided, ovate or triangular fronds emerging from a creeping, scaly rhizome. This fern forms a bushy, mat-forming habit and is evergreen. It thrives in partial shade with a preference for east, north, or west-facing, sheltered aspects. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patio and container planting, it is best cultivated in moist, humus-rich soil and propagated by dividing rhizomes in spring.

Davallia solida var. pyxidata is a bushy fern with finely divided fronds, ideal for partial shade, patios, and containers, flowering in spring and summer.

Davallia solida var. pyxidata

Davallia tasmanii is a fern in the family Davalliaceae found mainly in New Zealand and Tasmania. It grows well in dry place and the growth is very slow.

Tasman's davallia is a slow-growing fern ideal for partial shade, perfect for patios and containers with interest in spring and summer.

Davallia tasmanii

Davallia trichomanoides var. lorrainei is a cultivar of the Davallia genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous ferns with finely divided ovate or triangular fronds emerging from a creeping, scaly rhizome. This cultivar forms a bushy, matforming habit and is evergreen. It thrives in partial shade with a preference for east, north, or west-facing aspects and requires a sheltered position. Best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH, it is hardy to H1c and suitable for patios, containers, and sub-tropical settings. Interest is mainly in spring and summer.

Davallia trichomanoides var. lorrainei is an evergreen fern with finely divided fronds, ideal for partial shade patios and containers in sub-tropical settings.