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Buy Dryopteris affinis 'Pinderi'

Also Known As

Pinder's Golden Scale Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Dryopteris affinis 'Pinderi' plant details

Dryopteris affinis 'Pinderi' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris affinis 'Pinderi'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris affinis 'Pinderi'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very pretty fern found in the English Lake district in 1855. Semi evergreen 2'-3' tall with beautiful fronds all summer.

By: Gossler Farms

Dryopteris affinis ‘Pinderi’ is a tall-growing, upright fern with sharp, narrow, lance-shaped fronds. The common name, Golden Scaly Male Fern, refers to the scaled midribs which are yellow brown in color. The new growth emerges chartreuse in color but will darken to green later in the season. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Dwarf Golden Male Fern is excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands, and naturalized landscapes.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Tall, upright, narrow, sharply pointed, graceful fronds are chartreuse aging to dark green in summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained soil. Height: 3’-4’ Zones 4 to 9. Semi-Evergreen.