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Polystichum x dycei

Also Known As

  • Polystichum dycei
  • Dyce's Holly Fern
  • Dyce's Hybrid Shield Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Polystichum x dycei plant details

Polystichum x dycei is a moderate-growing semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum x dycei

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum x dycei

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large and showy, this evergreen holly fern (hybrid of Australia's P. proliferum and Asia's P. braunii) produces 2-3' slightly arching, very glossy, dark-green fronds. The fronds are tipped in fall with tiny and delightful new fern-lets. This very easy-care fern forms a large, deer resistant clumps/colonies. Very symmetrical form looks neat in the landscape. PSh-Sh/M
Dyce's Hybrid Holly Fern. A striking hardy hybrid of Australian Polystichum proliferum and Asian-American Polystichum braunii, producing vigorous 2' tall x 3' wide clumps.
Zn 4. Slightly arching dark green fronds.Evergreen
The exuberant evergreen fronds of Polystichum x dycei are slightly arching and a dark shiny green reaching 3 to 4 feet long at maturity. Each frond has one or occasionally more bulbils at the tips that will produce a new plant when pressed into the soil. A hybrid between the Australian P. proliferum and the Asian-American P. braunii.
A large, bold, and elegant fern with a symmetrical appearance. Growth Rate medium
Named for Jimmy Dyce. This hybrid sword fern is evergreen. This vigorous plant was created in a lab in England and creates a beautiful fern for the woodland.
Largest holly fern w/ a broad expanse of long glossy dark green fronds giving a symmetrical appearance. Plant in afternoon to medium shade & well drained, moist soil. Zone 6 to 8. Height: 2 1/2 to 4 feet. Evergreen.
Named for Jimmy Dyce, one of the UK's late great fern guys, this is an outstanding garden plant. Vigorous and long fronds from 3'-4' long. These make a broadly spreading semi-evergreen vase and during spring and summer takes a backseat to no fern.

Gardening facts about Polystichum x dycei plant

How to Grow Polystichum x dycei

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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