About 1/3 of alligator nests are destroyed by predators (mainly raccoons) or flooding. The average clutch size of an alligator nest is 38. For nests that survive predators and flooding, an estimated 24 live hatchlings will emerge. Only 10 alligator hatchlings will live to one year. Of these yearlings, 8 will become subadults (reach 4 feet in length).
Japanese fern tree is storybook pretty with a naturally rounded crown and unusual fern-like foliage. Its bushy growth creates dense shade and the globe-shaped top means no trimming required. This is a very elegant little tree, and it's one of the best small shade trees to tuck into any size yard.And it's ideal for the nit-picky homeowner who loves all things symmetrical. It's neither Japanese in origin nor a fern-though the long thin leaves growing out from stems have a fern-like look.The small size - 20 or 25 feet-makes the fern tree a good choice for a small front yard for house or mobile home.Or it can be used in conjunction with other plantings, because the foliage has a unique tropical look.nd it's ideal for the nit-picky homeowner who loves all things symmetrical. It's neither Japanese in origin nor a fern-though the long thin leaves growing out from stems have a fern-like look. The small size - 20 or 25 feet-makes the fern tree a good choice for a small front yard for house or mobile home.
Asparagus meyeri âFoxtail Fernâ. Asparagus meyeri is an evergreen arching perennial that has feathery, needle-like, stems. Foxtail Fern is often thought of as a fern but really it is not a true fern, i.e. it produces seeds rather than spores. This âFernâ is however related to the vegetable Asparagus which also has fern-like foliage. Foxtail Fern is very similar to Asparagus Fern only its growth habit is very dense and it produces tail-like fronds for a fluffy âFoxtailâ look. In the summer the plant has small white flowers that are followed by bright red berries.