Golden Scaled Male Fern
Dryopteris Affinis
Overview
The Golden Scaled Male Fern (Dryopteris affinis) is an evergreen, hardy fern with lustrous, lance-shaped fronds reaching up to 3-4 feet in height. Distinguished by its golden-brown scales and robust, upright habit, it thrives in moist, partially shaded areas with well-drained soil. It provides year-round visual interest and is ideal for woodland settings or as an understory plant, adding texture and greenery to a landscape design.
Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–8Type FernClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, High, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–4 Ft.
- Mature width
- 3–4 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Fern
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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