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Dixie Wood Fern

Dryopteris X Australis

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Overview

The Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris x australis) is a robust, semi-evergreen fern, thriving in USDA zones 5-9. It boasts arching fronds reaching 4-5 feet in height and 2-3 feet in spread, creating an elegant fountain-like form. This fern prefers partial to full shade and requires moist, well-drained soil. It's excellent for naturalized areas, shade gardens, or as a woodland understory plant, providing year-round visual interest and textured greenery.

Sun ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris X Australis) — The Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris x australis) is a robust, semi-evergreen fern, thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris X Australis) — It boasts arching fronds reaching 4-5 feet in height and 2-3 feet in spread

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris X Australis) — The Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris x australis) is a robust, semi-evergreen fern, thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris X Australis) — It boasts arching fronds reaching 4-5 feet in height and 2-3 feet in spread

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