Fern, Goldie’s Shield Fern, Giant Wood FernGoldie's Shield Fern is a large deciduous fern native to the Northeast with an upright open habit. Goldies Shield Fern has 3 4 backward arching triangular fronds that can be either dark green or golden green and abruptly taper at the tips. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade. *Deciduous ferns may still be dormant until late spring. This will appear that we've delivered a pot full of dirt however a healthy robust fern is awaiting