Male Fern. The native male fern forming tall mid-green feathery fronds with green midribs. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dryopteris felix-mas
The native male fern forming tall mid-green feathery fronds with green midribs.
Additional information
| Generic | Dryopteris |
|---|---|
| Species | felix-mas |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Male Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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