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spinulose wood fern
Dryopteris carthusiana
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate deciduous fern with finely divided, lacy fronds that unfurl in spring and turn golden-brown in fall. It thrives in shaded, moist woodland settings and is excellent for naturalizing in native plant gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere, including North America and Europe
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation