Scientific Name
Dryopteris affinis

Common Name
Golden-scaled male fern


Zones:  4-8









Height: 2 to 5'
Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi evergreen
Fronds: Lance-shaped blade; pinnate-pinnatified; leathery; small dark spot at base of each pinna; pinnae are layered up the frond like stair steps; stipes and rachises are shaggy with golden brown scales
Comments: Easy to cultivate; erect crown; with adequate moisture can tolerate a fair amount of sun
Cultivars: Stableri - 3'; erect, narrow fronds; pinnules are squared; short pinnae; Cambrensis; Cristata: 2 to 4'; fine terminal crest and tightly crested pinna tips; also known as The King
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