In nature, this evergreen fern occurs in both dry and moist wooded areas. The leaves are upright to arching in the warm months and tend to lie flat in winter. This fern forms a clump that will increase in size in time. In the garden, this plant will grow in drier sites than most ferns. It is suitable for a formal garden or a natural site. In a dry site, it is unlikely to spread by spores. Deer tend to avoid this plant.
