Wood Fern

Dryopteris x remota Dryopteridaceae

Other names

Shield Fern

Growth habit

Fern

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Europe and Western Asia (Rare)

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Sunny Border Nurseries

Description

Plants reach 2'-3' in height with erect, semi-evergreen fronds and slender pinnae; stipe is golden-scaled and shaggy; a strong grower.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4