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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, Dryopteris cycadiana 'Shaggy Shield', 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 Barnes' Male Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Dryopteris Leptapoda, Sunset Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- dappled shade - shade
- even moisture
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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