Dryopteris celsa

Also Known As

Log Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 36"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Dryopteris celsa plant details

Dryopteris celsa is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris celsa

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rare, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris celsa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright 3-4'(it gets its ht from its D. goldiana parent) glossy, deep-green fronds define this handsome fertile hybrid which is partial to the moist acid soils of swamps and rotting logs. PSh-Sh/M-Damp/Acid

By: Forestfarm

Dryopteris x celsa, or log fern, is a naturally occuring hybrid of D. goldiana and D. ludoviciana which is commonly found growing on rotting logs. Its vertical 3 to 4 foot evergreen to semi-evergreen fronds are a lustrous green against its dark central stipe (stem).

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Upright, dark green lance shaped fern that is great in a woodland setting. Plant in afternoon to full shade in well drained, moist soil. Zones 5 to 9. Height: 3 to 4 1/2 feet. Semi-Evergreen.