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Dryopteris carthusiana (Narrow buckler fern)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dryopteris carthusiana
Other names
Narrow buckler fern, Wood fern, Dryopteris spinulosa
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. carthusiana - D. carthusiana is a deciduous to semi-evergreen fern with creeping rhizomes producing clumps or tufts of narrowly lance-shaped, bi- or tripinnate, pale green fronds.
Dryopteris carthusiana is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation
A sterile, naturally-occurring hybrid. Propagate by division.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Dryopteris carthusiana (Narrow buckler fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full to partial shade. Will tolerate dry conditions and sun but thrives with regular moisture, acid soil, and full shade. May be evergreen in warm climates.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Dryopteris carthusiana
Other names
Narrow buckler fern, Wood fern, Dryopteris spinulosa
Genus
Dryopteris Dryopteris
Species
D. carthusiana - D. carthusiana is a deciduous to semi-evergreen fern with creeping rhizomes producing clumps or tufts of narrowly lance-shaped, bi- or tripinnate, pale green fronds.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation
A sterile, naturally-occurring hybrid. Propagate by division.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Dryopteris carthusiana (Narrow buckler fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full to partial shade. Will tolerate dry conditions and sun but thrives with regular moisture, acid soil, and full shade. May be evergreen in warm climates.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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