Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dryopteris affinis Cristata Scaly Man Fern, Golden Male Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, V-Shaped
Description:
Attractive fern with arching dark green fronds that grow in a v-shaped clump. The tall fronds die back in Winter but the shorter infertile fronds stay green. Great for containers, rockeries or in a wet, part-shade, sheltered position in the garden. Grows approx. 40-60cm tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Clay, Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Shady Garden, Wetlands, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Needs a light, sheltered position. Keep moist, will dry out quickly. Self watering pots are best. Feed with regular applications of diluted liquid fertiliser to keep plant looking it's best. When new growth begins in Spring old fronds can be cut off. Mulch well.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Dryopteridaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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