Oak Fern. An elegant triple headed fern with fronds divided into three delicate triangles. Max Height 20cm. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gymnocarpium dryopteris
An elegant triple headed fern with fronds divided into three delicate triangles.
Additional information
| Generic | Gymnocarpium |
|---|---|
| Species | dryopteris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Oak Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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