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Dryopteris affinis
Also Known As
- Dryopteris affinis ssp. affinis
- Dryopteris pseudomas
- Scaly Male Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 24"-30"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Dryopteris affinis plant details
Dryopteris affinis is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris affinis
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris affinis
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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How to Grow Dryopteris affinis
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dryopteris for your garden
aka Dryopteris atrata, Black Wood Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 24"-42"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
aka Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Barnes', Crisped Golden-scale Male Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
aka Buckler Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Dryopteris dilatata 'Recurvata', Broad Buckler Fern, Dryopteris dilatata Recurved Form, Recurved Broad Buckler Fern, Recurved Wood Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
aka Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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