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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata'

Also Known As

Dryopteris felix-mas 'Cristata'
Cristata Crested Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata' plant details

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata' is a 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 filix-mas 'Cristata'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Crested fronds. Fast grower. Deciduous.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A regal, deciduous, wood fern...robust upright shuttlecock shape 2-4’ high. Handsome fronds are crested and forked at tips. Quite drought tolerant once established but ideally enjoys woodland compost and regular moisture in part shade to shade. Lives happily under trees and mixes well with others. Cut back old fronds in late winter to best enjoy the fresh new fronds.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Attractive mid green crested & crisped fronds up to 3 feet long w/ upright shuttlecock like shapes. Plant in nearly full shade to nearly full sun. Height: 3 feet. Zones 4-9. Semi-Evergreen.