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Dryopteris |
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Wood Ferns - Autumn Ferns - Shield
Ferns - Log Ferns - Male Ferns - Buckler Ferns |
Dryopteris is one of the most varied and widely
distributed genera of ferns. Those used in the garden are medium
sized, many with cut or toothed fronds, giving them a classic
"fern-like" appearance. Most are true woodland ferns, preferring rich,
moist soil and protection from direct sun. |
Dryopteris
erythrosora 'Brilliance'
is a new colorful and more brilliant form of the
Autumn Fern.
The young fronds of this cultivar are lustrous and orange. Even the
fronds at maturity, though green, hold their glossy sheen. The growth
habit is identical to the Autumn but as a whole it is dramatically more
showy. A wonderful evergreen addition to the fern garden. |
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Dryopteris
tokyoensis is one of our favorites of the Asian Wood Ferns. The
relatively narrow fronds are stiffly upright, in a vase form from a
central crown. It is sometimes described with light or
yellow green color … while new fronds are light green, mature fronds of
our clone (which I assume came from Dr. Mickel) have a rich, almost
blue-green color. One of the Mickel Collection™. |
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The Beaded Wood Fern,
Dryopteris
bissetiana, is a low growing evergreen, with a dense habit and
substantial leathery fronds. The common name comes from the round sori
on the underside of the frond that make an impression on the upper side. |
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Dryopteris x celsa is a native,
naturally occurring, and fertile hybrid between Dryopteris goldiana and
Dryopteris ludoviciana. It’s a relatively large erect fern, as are its
parents, but added to that is a “hybrid vigor”... for us this is one of
the most robust of this group. Frond color is a good dark green. In the
wild it sometimes grows in the rich humus of rotting logs, hence the
common name Log Fern. |
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Dryopteris
championii is new to us, but Casa Flora describes it as
“Evergreen, short, spreading. Champion's Wood Fern is a strong grower
and remains handsome, neat, dark green and glossy all through the
winter. Whereas many species of Dryopteris have fronds that lie down in
the winter, this one remains erect, even in the snow. New fronds are a
gorgeous apple green and change to their typical lustrous dark green as
they mature.” Sounds good to me! |
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Dryopteris
clintoniana, commonly called Clinton's Wood Fern, is a naturally
occurring and fertile cross between Dryopteris goldiana and Dryopteris
cristata. It has a nice, upright form with fronds that are narrower than
D. goldiana, but wider than D. cristata. Semi-evergreen.
Additional Image: at NY Botanic |
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Dryopteris
crassirhizoma has a huge crown of erect, arching fronds, making a
nice vase shape. It makes an excellent specimen and becomes a focal
point in the landscape. While listed as semi-evergreen, the fronds stay
attractive in early winter but flatten to the ground once it gets very
cold and don’t provide late winter form. One of the Mickel
Collection™. Commonly called the
Thick Stemmed Wood Fern. |
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Dryopteris
marginalis is commonly know as the
Marginal Wood Fern
or
Leather
Wood Fern. The large open fronds are dark green, rather long and wide
at the base but narrowing toward the tips. This evergreen fern stays in a
clump. |
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Dryopteris
nipponensis is an evergreen Japanese
native. It was once classed with Dryopteris erythrosora and it's easy to
see why. In the spring the new fronds have a like orange tint and the
frond form is similar. This is a larger fern, though, with more open
triangular fronds and a strong upright habit. Uncommon in cultivation. |
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The Mountain Male Fern,
Dryopteris oreades,
is a European native, growing mainly in rocky, mountainous areas. It has
narrow upright fronds - in form like a small Male Fern. In the garden it
needs a relatively well drained soil. |
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At first glance Dryopteris
sieboldii does not look like a
Dryopteris at all - more like a Holly Fern. The pinnae are few, but
large and leathery. Dr. Mickel says it is slow growing and tough to grow
even in New York. There are conflicting reports about where this Asian
native does grow well. The mid-Atlantic and upper South seem the best
bet. |
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The
Dixie Wood Fern,
Dryopteris x
australis, is a naturally occurring hybrid form. This is a large,
upright fern with dark green fronds, up to 5’ long. It makes a great
background for a shade border or in a naturalized spot. Additional
Images: at University of WA
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