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2L pot shown; pictured in March
2L pot shown; pictured in March
Dryopteris affinis
Dryopteris affinis
Dryopteris affinis
Dryopteris affinis

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Scaly Male Fern

Dryopteris affinis

Dryopteris affinis

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Dryopteris affinis is a fern found in the wild across much of the British Isles, especially the wetter west. Semi--evergreen, it thrives in any location with moist but free-draining neutral or acidic soil.
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Key features

Dryopteris affinis (Scaly Male Fern)

A native fern, known as scaly male fern or golden shield fern, which thrives in the humid, oceanic climate of the British Isles, this plant is found abundantly in woodlands, hedge banks, open hillsides, and heaths. It can also work well in many gardens.

This is a large fern growing to around 1 or 1.5m tall, and around 1m wide. New growth is a lighter green, with fronds becoming darker as they age. The stems are covered with golden scales.

Versatile and useful in a range of locations, scaly male fern can cope with full sun as long as sufficient water is available, and can also cope with dry shade as long as it is mulched well.

  • Low maintenance plant
    Low maintenance
  • Suitable for shady areas
    Happy in shady areas

Plant background

Botanical Name: Dryopteris affinis Common Name: Scaly Male Fern Genus: Dryopteris
Plant Type: Ferns Native Area: Europe, SW. Asia & N. Africa Colour(s): Multicoloured

Characteristics

Eventual Height: ~1-1.5m Eventual Spread: ~0.5-1m Hardiness: H5 (Fully Hardy)
Life Cycle: Semi-Evergreen Preferred Sunlight: Any Preferred Soil: Most soil types

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