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Dryopteris x complexa 'Robust'
Robust Male Fern
Plant Type: Fern
A tall vigorous growing selection of the semi-evergreen Male Fern with stately upright fronds. Dark green foliage grows boldly from a central crown and then gently arches over. Fronds are deeply divided and appear almost ruffled. This durable cold-tolerant fern prefers moist well-drained soil and once established will tolerate drought. Native to Western US.
| Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
|---|
Mature Height:
3-4 ft
Mature Spread:
3-4 ft
Zone:
4
Additional Information About Dryopteris x complexa 'Robust':
Dryopteris x complexa 'Robust' Characteristics & Attributes:
Cold Tolerant
Vigorous
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Rabbit Resistant
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Shade Gardens |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
| • | Groupings |
| • | Woodland Edge |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Woodland Garden |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Arching |
| • | Clump-forming |
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |