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    Dryopteris cystolepidota

    Also Known As

    • Dryopteris erythrosora (Cystolepidota Group)
    • Dryopteris nipponensis
    • Wide Leaf Perennial Autumn Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Dryopteris cystolepidota plant details

    Dryopteris cystolepidota is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris cystolepidota

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris cystolepidota

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The triangular fronds of this very attractive EG fern are tinged with red when young; ?a desirable addition to the garden,though still rarely grown? (Mickel). PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Dryopteris cystolepidota plant

    How to Grow Dryopteris cystolepidota

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Dryopteris cycadina

    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
    Photo of Dryopteris cycadina foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'

    aka Barnes' Male Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii' foliage by plant lust
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    Dryopteris lepidopoda

    aka Dryopteris Leptapoda, Sunset Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • dappled shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dryopteris lepidopoda foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Dryopteris dilatata (recurved form)

    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
    Photo of Dryopteris dilatata (recurved form) foliage by plant lust
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    Dryopteris erythrosora

    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
    Photo of Dryopteris erythrosora foliage by plant lust
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