Dryopteris goldiana

Also Known As

Goldie's Giant Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Dryopteris goldiana plant details

Dryopteris goldiana is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris goldiana

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris goldiana

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Once highly prized by New England florists for its stately elegance, this fern has beautiful deep-green fronds which rise 3-4' in a towering graceful vase shape. Sh-PSh/M (not dry)

By: Forestfarm

One of the largest deciduous native ferns, named for James Goldie, (not for gold leaves). Large apple green fronds grow to 2-3' and form colonies slowly.

By: Avant Gardens

Stout & erect with variable shades of blue green to glowing green fronds with 15-20 pairs of pinnae from an impressively large crown. Plant in afternoon to light shade & moist, well drained soil. Zones 3 to 8. Size: 3 to 4 feet. Deciduous.