Buy Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata Martindale'

Also Known As

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Martindale Crested'
Dryopteris filix-mas cristata 'Martindale'
Crested Martindale Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata Martindale' plant details

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata Martindale' is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata Martindale'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata Martindale'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Martindale crested male fern has widely spaced linear pinnae that terminate in showy tassels.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This hardy form was found in the 1800's. It has crested fronds make a lacy form. This deciduous fern is very pretty emerging in spring.

By: Gossler Farms

Zn 4. Vase-shaped crested fern. Deciduous

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A discovery of the Victorian era fern craze, 'Cristata Martindale' has small crests or fringes or tassels at the ends of each leaflet or pinna -- and how Victorian -- like a door knob tassel! Deciduous, 2' x 2', perfect for an ornamented clay pot on a stand as the Victorians would have done, or just very interesting and lush in the garden. Minimum temperature: -30?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Martindale Crested' ~ Showy, robust, lance shaped fronds with widely spaced narrow pinnae with terminal crests/tassels. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained soil. Size: 2 to 3 feet. Zones 4 to 8. Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

A selected form of the above, with small crests and a slight upward curve to the frond apex ending in a pronounced terminal crest; Martinsdale is considered by many to be among the best of the crested forms. These are from tissue culture and very uniform.