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Dryopteris uniformis 'Cristata'

Also Known As

Crested Uniform Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Dryopteris uniformis 'Cristata' plant details

Dryopteris uniformis 'Cristata' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture 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 uniformis 'Cristata'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris uniformis 'Cristata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Useful and lovely evergreen fern for deep to moderate shade with slowly clumping rosettes of scalloped fronds with variable fans toward each tip. We use these even in dryish shade though they appreciate moisture when particularly hot. Fully evergreen into USDA zone 7. Responding to leaf damage in zone 7 and to the bottom of zone 6.