Eastern Wood Fern (Marginal Shield Fern)
Botanical Name: Fern [Eastern Wood Fern] Dryopteris marg
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About Eastern Wood Fern (Marginal Shield Fern)
A semi-evergreen, native fern with grayish-green, deeply cut, leathery fronds. It grows best in rich, moist soil, but it will tolerate some soil dryness once established. The foliage provides year round interest in shady beds and woodland gardens.
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Plant Details
Common Name:
Eastern Wood Fern (Marginal Shield Fern)
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Green
Sun Exposure:
Likes Shade to Part Shade
Growth Rate:
Slow
Mature Shape:
Clumping
Mature Height:
18in to 24in
Mature Width:
18in to 24in
Attributes:
Deer – low browse