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Dryopteris x australis
Dixie Wood Fern
Plant Type: Fern
This tall semi-evergreen fern makes a bold statement in the woodland with its tall upstanding fronds and coarse texture. A naturally-occuring hybrid fern found in the Southeastern US, Dixie Wood Fern prefers moist soil yet adapts to drier conditions. A sterile hybrid.
| Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
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Mature Height:
4-5 ft
Mature Spread:
2-3 ft
Zone:
5
Dryopteris x australis Characteristics & Attributes:
Drought Tolerant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Rabbit Resistant
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Shade Gardens |
| • | Woodland Edge |
| • | Woodland Garden |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Groupings |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Clump-forming |
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |