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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.

SKU Size
FERDWD01G #1
FERDWD02G #2

Mature Height:

4-5 ft

Mature Spread:

2-3 ft

Zone:

5

Dryopteris x australis Characteristics & Attributes:

Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Full Shade
Average Water
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
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