turawera

Pteris tremula | turawera, shaking brake, tender brake

A delicate yet resilient fern known for its thin, highly divided, bright green fronds with overlapping leaflets that tremble in the breeze, giving it its common name. This hardy fern thrives as a ground cover in forests, riparian zones, and sheltered coastal areas. Tolerant of frost, sun, shade, salt and wind making it an excellent choice for native forest restoration, riparian planting, and erosion control.