Male fern

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'

Male fern - Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'

Common Name: Male fern
Genus: Dryopteris
Species: filix-mas
Cultivar: 'Crispa Cristata'

Category: Ferns

Height: 0.60 m (60 cm)
Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Sun/Shade: Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage

An unusual variety of the male fern with crested mid-green fronds which form the distinctive shuttlecock shape. Each individual leaflet on the frond is also crested and crisped, giving it its unique shape. An excellent companion for shade-loving woodland plants, it's perfect for a partially shady, moist, humus-rich border sheltered from strong winds.

  • Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole

Similar Plants:


Golden male fern - Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' ('The King')

Golden male fern
Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' ('The King')

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Male fern - Dryopteris filix-mas

Male fern
Dryopteris filix-mas

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