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Dryopteris formosana

Also Known As

  • Formosa Wood Fern
  • Limelight Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Dryopteris formosana plant details

Dryopteris formosana is an evergreen fern with chartreuse and green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 formosana

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and 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 formosana

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very attractive wood fern with bright, limey yellow new fronds aging to dark green pentagonal, lustrous, tripinnate blades. New fronds emerge in late spring into fall. Plant in in low sun to full shade & well drained soil. Zones 6 to 9. Height: 18” to 24”. Evergreen.
New fronds arise each spring with one of the most intense yellow-green colors around. This evergreen fern has triangular-shaped fronds which adds to its appeal. This group of ferns are older with well established root systems.
Young fronds are a bright yellow green. Full and feathery in appearance, growing into a 2' tall and wide perennial.

Gardening facts about Dryopteris formosana plant

How to Grow Dryopteris formosana

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Fern

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 24"-42"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Fern

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Dryopteris Leptapoda, Sunset Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Fern

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'-4'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Fern

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 2'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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