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Buy Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans'

Also Known As

  • Furcans Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $19

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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans' plant details

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans' is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has deep green fronds that divide at the tips making a double take when people see them.
This sure has a classic fern look with vase-shaped habit and elegant fronds with nicely divided pinnules. Semi-evergreen in disposition and rugged in constitution, this will add some impact to any shade or woodland garden. Perfect to combine with bolder rounded foliage plants.

Gardening facts about Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans' plant

How to Grow Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans'

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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  • dappled shade - shade
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  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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