Does this fern stay green all year?

It is semi evergreen, meaning it keeps its foliage through mild winters but may die back in colder climates.

How do I propagate it?

The easiest way is to divide the root clumps in early spring.

Guide botanique

Broad buckler fern.

Dryopteris dilatata

Prononciation dry-OP-ter-is di-la-TA-ta

Aussi appelée Broad Buckler-Fern, Common Buckler-Fern, broad buckler fern, broad wood fern

The broad buckler fern is a lovely woodland native that brings a lush, forest feel to shady spots. It features elegant, arching fronds that add texture to your garden beds. You will love how it thrives in cool, damp environments.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Fern
Lumière: Partial shade to full shade
Lumière en intérieur: Lumière moyenne
Arrosage: Tous les 3 à 7 jours
Taille adulte: 3 to 4 feet
Croissance: Moyenne
Rusticité: USDA 4 à 8
Floraison: None, produces spores

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist and avoid letting it dry out completely. Watch for browning frond tips, which often signal that the air is too dry or the soil needs more water. It prefers a spot sheltered from harsh winds and direct sun.

Arrosage: Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Engrais: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Taille: Remove dead or damaged fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Rempotage: Repot only when the plant becomes root bound or the soil structure breaks down.
Sol: Humus rich and moist
pH du sol: Acidic to neutral
Température: -20 à 30°C
Humidité: 60 à 90%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Faible
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Élevée

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of the drainage holes
Water running straight through the pot
Stunted growth during the active season

Sécurité

Humains: The plant contains small amounts of filicin which can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.
Enfants: Keep away from small children as the fronds can be tough and the plant is not for consumption.
Allergènes de contact: The spores can sometimes cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Allergènes aéroportés: The fine spores released in late summer may trigger respiratory sensitivity in those prone to fern allergies.
Comestibilité: This fern is not considered edible and may cause digestive distress if consumed.

Comment l'identifier

Triangular shaped fronds
Dark scales on the stipe
Deeply divided leafy segments
Arching habit

Hauteur: 0,6 à 1,5m
Envergure: 0,6 à 1,2m
Feuilles: dark green, mid green, semi-evergreen
Fleurs: 0cm

Problèmes courants

Scale insects — Small sap sucking insects that appear as bumps on the underside of fronds.

La cultiver

Multiplication: division, spores
Quand planter: spring, autumn
Hivernage: Leave the old fronds on the plant until spring to protect the crown from frost. Clear away dead debris once new growth appears.
En pot: It grows well in large pots that provide enough room for the root system to expand.

Division

1. Carefully dig up the clump in early spring.
2. Use a sharp spade to divide the root mass into smaller sections.
3. Replant the divisions immediately in moist, organic soil.

Pair this fern with other moisture loving woodland plants to create a lush, low maintenance shade garden.

Bonnes associations

Hosta — They share similar requirements for shade and moisture.
Lamprocapnos spectabilis — The delicate flowers contrast beautifully with the coarse fern foliage.

Espèces similaires

Male fern — It is a larger, more upright relative that thrives in similar conditions.

Science

Famille: Dryopteridaceae
Genre: Dryopteris
Ordre: Polypodiales
Classe: Polypodiopsida
Région d'origine: Europe, parts of Asia, and North America.
Préservation: This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It grows in moist, shaded woodland areas where it helps stabilize the soil and provides habitat for forest floor creatures.

Intérêt pour la faune: provides cover for small ground animals
Utilisations: woodland garden, shade border, container planting

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 1/9
Réaction du sol: 3/9
Lumière: 2/9
Température: 4/9
Humidité: 7/9
Nutriments: 5/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does this fern stay green all year?: It is semi evergreen, meaning it keeps its foliage through mild winters but may die back in colder climates.
How do I propagate it?: The easiest way is to divide the root clumps in early spring.

D'où vient le nom

The name Dryopteris comes from the Greek words for oak and fern, while dilatata refers to the expanded or broadened fronds.

Bon à savoir

It is often called the broad buckler fern due to the shape of its spore cases.
The fronds are tripinnate, giving them a lovely lacy appearance.
It prefers acidic, moist soil conditions.

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