Photo by Sebright Gardens
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Dryopteris pycnopteroides
Also Known As
- Japanese Wood Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"-28"
planting zones
- 6a-8b
Dryopteris pycnopteroides plant details
Dryopteris pycnopteroides is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris pycnopteroides
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 28 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris pycnopteroides
- USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
By: Sebright Gardens
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Gardening facts about Dryopteris pycnopteroides plant
How to Grow Dryopteris pycnopteroides
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-42"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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