Polypodium scouleri is a CA Native, evergreen fern that grows along the coast primarily in northern and central California. It’s often seen in the wild growing on trees or fallen logs. With larger pinnae or leaves, it spreads slowly by rhizomes. And as a low and slow-growing attractive fern for shaded areas, it can reach 6″ high and spread to +/-1′ wide. It prefers frequent water, is deer resistant, and is easy to care for. This beautiful fern is more unusual and it can make a great California native addition to a Bay Area landscape.