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Dryopteris carthusiana
Toothed Wood Fern |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 9.030.120
(Formerly Dryopteris spinulosa) This is a very easy garden fern, native all over the northern hemisphere. Plants produce tall, bright-green fronds that are often used by florists for greenery. A good fern for massing, or using as a specimen in the woodland garden. This adapts well to moist or even wet sites. Trim old fronds back to the ground in late winter. Deciduous.
Further details for
Dryopteris carthusiana
Optimal Growing
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Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist or
Wet
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Ground Cover
Massed
Waterside
Wild Flower
Woodland
Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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