Buy Dryopteris remota

Also Known As

Dryopteris x remota
Remote Wood Fern
Scaly Buckler Fern

Plant type

fern

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $10

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 25 at Sebright Gardens

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Dryopteris remota plant details

Dryopteris remota is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 remota

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris remota

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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

Dryopteris x remota, commonly called the remote wood fern or the scaly buckler fern, is a fertile hybrid of D. affinis and D. expansa with finely textured, light green, evergreen fronds with golden scales that rise to 2-3 feet tall. One of the earliest ferns to emerge in spring and exceptionally drought tolerant. Handsome and easy to grow. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

?This is one of my favorite ferns for the garden? (J. Mickel) and with good reason: this 2-3' fern has a finely cut frond and a stipe (stem) that is shaggy with golden scales; impressive and easy to grow. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Bright green upright fronds w/ a bushy appearance. Laceolate blades have 20 or less pairs of pinnae. Makes a stunning specimen. Plant in in light shade & well drained soil. Zones 4 to 8. Height: 24” to 36” tall. Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Thought to be a cross between affinis and expansa. Whatever its parentage is it has proven to be very tolerable of summer heat and winter cold. Wide arching fronds

By: Bloom River Gardens

Semi-evergreen.Finely dissected, lacy fronds to 3' wide have broad, pointed outlines with umber colored scales. Horizontally arching. Can self sow in good conditions.