Dryopteris affinis
A strong, semi-evergreen fern with erect fronds which are bright yellow-green when young turning a rich green with golden scales.
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- Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen
- Habit : Clump-forming
- Hardiness : H6 (Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe) -20 to -15C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Tags: Award of Garden Merit
- Height & Width: 150cm x 100cm
Dryopteris affinis
Dryopteris pseudomas
scaly male fern
golden shield fern
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A strong, semi-evergreen fern with erect fronds which are bright yellow-green when young turning a rich green with golden scales.
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