Buy Dryopteris wallichiana

Also Known As

Wallich's Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $23

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Dryopteris wallichiana plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris wallichiana

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris wallichiana

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wallich's Wood Fern-In our garden, plants get 2'x2' and are deep green and vase shaped. One of our favorite ferns. Very beautiful.

By: Gossler Farms

"One of the most magnificent of all hardy plants" (G.S. Thomas); breath- taking with gold-green fronds (to 3-4') contrasting intricately against their darkly shagged rachis (stem). Sh-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Dryopteris wallichiana features large, vase-shaped evergreen fern with flattened, gold-green fronds that mature to dark green. Fronds are often used in flower arrangements. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Wallich’s Wood Fern is excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands, and naturalized landscapes.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Semi-evergreen, black scales, moss green fronds Zone 5-9. 2'-4', Mexico, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Arching mound of stiff, handsome dark green fronds with reddish black stems & scales: Very decorative in shady gardens or woodland settings. Plant in low sun to full shade & moist, well drained soil. Zones 6 to 8. Height: 21/2 to 5 feet tall. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

This fern is well-suited to the shade garden, where its graceful arching fronds may reach 4 feet or more in length. Vase-shaped, it presents a tall but narrow profile, fitting well in the small garden. Evergreen in mild winters and more consistently so once established but in harsh conditions can be semi-evergreen, recovering quickly in spring. Enjoys rich soil in cool, part to full shade with consistent summer water for best growth. Frost hardy to USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

One of the 10 ferns we would have if we were forced to choose and we pray it never comes to that but this one would make the cut. Usually evergreen here with very handsome fronds in a robust yet refined vase shape to 3' or more. A simple trimming in spring and you're good to go.