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Dryopteris campyloptera
Also Known As
- Dryopteris austriaca
- Broad Buckler Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Dryopteris campyloptera plant details
Dryopteris campyloptera is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris campyloptera
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, native plant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris campyloptera
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Garden photo gallery of Dryopteris campyloptera
By: Doug McGrady
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By: Doug McGrady
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Dryopteris campyloptera plant
How to Grow Dryopteris campyloptera
Sun Exposure
- dappled shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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