Dryopteris affinis (Golden-scaled male fern) 'Cristata'
A robust and elegant fern, this evergreen variety forms lush clumps of arching, dark green fronds that bring structure and texture to shaded garden areas. Perfect for woodland settings, damp borders, or underplanting beneath trees, it thrives in moist, well drained soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from partial shade to deeper woodland shade. Its leathery foliage remains attractive throughout the year, providing reliable interest even in winter. With a strong, upright habit and resistance to pests, it�?Ts an excellent choice for low maintenance planting schemes, adding a touch of timeless woodland charm to any garden.
Family of Trees: Dryopteridaceae
Habit: Evergreen Fern
Growth Rate: Moderate
Optimal Temperature: 10-20°C, hardy to -15°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic
Flowers or Berries: Non-flowering (Spores)
Hardiness: H5 (Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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