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Marginal Wood Fern

Dryopteris Marginalis

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Overview

The Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) is a shade-loving, evergreen fern native to North American woodlands. It typically reaches 18 to 24 inches in height and spans 24 to 30 inches wide. The leathery, blue-green fronds create lush, vase-like clumps ideal for bordering shaded areas. Hardy in zones 3-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil. A low-maintenance choice, it adds texture and year-round interest to any shaded landscape setting.

Sun ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–8Type FernClimate Temperate
Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris Marginalis) — shade-tolerant perennial that is indigenous to the woodlands of Eastern North America; the Marginal Wood Fern

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
12–18 Inches
Mature width
12–18 Inches

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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