Dryopteris

Commonly known as Buckler Fern.



Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Congesta'

Evergreen. Extremely dwarf and compact with dark green cristata fronds. Grow in shade and moist soil. Will tolerate drier conditions.


Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata Angustata'

Elegant, hardy, evergreen fern. Has long, arching, crested fronds. Height 90cm. Spread 90cm. Grow in shade and moist soil.


Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata The King'

Long-lived, evenly arching, regal, dark green fronds from a symmetrical central crown. Tolerant of drier soils. Height 90cm.


Dryopteris dilitata 'Lepidota Crispa Cristata'

Evergreen, mid green fronds have a crisp crinkled edge. Fast growing. Height 30cm. Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.


Dryopteris erythrosora

Deciduous fern. Pink fronds when young turning yellow-green then gold in autumn. Height 55cm. Grow in shade and moist, humus-rich soil.


Dryopteris marginalis

Deciduous fern with erect, bluish, deeply toothed fronds. Height 60cm. Grow in shade and moist, humus-rich soil.


Dryopteris sieboldii

Evergreen fern with unusual leaf-like fronds. Height 50cm. Grow in shade and moist, humus-rich soil.