Dryopteris cycadina (d.atrata) shaggy shield fern
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
semi-shade to shade
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
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Description of the plant:
Shaggy shield fern is a lovely fern with geometrically regular architecture. Individual leaflets are deep green and glossy, composed around a nearly black stem. The fronds are mostly upright making an attractive specimen plant beneath tree canopies. It is hardy to about -30°C. Cut off all leaves in spring to encourage new growths. It needs light shade or shade, acid, moist but well-drained soil.QUICK PRICE OVERVIEW
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