Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica (Prolific Copper Shield Fern)


Botanical Information

FamilyDryopteridaceae
GenusDryopteris
Specieserythrosora
Varietyprolifica
CategoryPerennials
TypeFerns
OriginNative to Japan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height0.5 - 1 m
SpreadUp to 0.5 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionDryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica is a tufting evergreen fern with light green, bipinnate fronds.
CultivationGrow in a sheltered location, in part to full shade, in moist, poorly- to well-drained soil.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note if grown outside.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
Leaf DescriptionFronds are up to 60 cm in length, leathery, bipinnate, copper-coloured when young maturing to light green.
Flower DescriptionNon-flowering but producing spores.

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