Dryopteris affinis (Golden Shield Fern, Scaly Male Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Dryopteris |
| Species | affinis |
| Synonyms | Dryopteris pseudomas |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Europe and Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dryopteris affinis is a tufted, semi-evergreen fern with rosettes of bipinnate, rich green fronds. |
| ID Characteristic | Stems are covered with dense, gold-coloured scales. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note if grown outside. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Leaf Description | Fronds are bipinnate, bright yellow-green when young maturing to a rich green colour. |
| Flower Description | Non-flowering but producing spores. |
Photographs
D. affinis 'Cristata' at RHS Garden Rosemoor in North Devon, England.
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