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Plant specific values:
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Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Male Fern

(Dryopteris filix-mas)

Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

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Climate Requirements for Nanning, China

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 4" - 438" 56" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 19°F - 104°F 91°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -41°F - 69°F 49°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Dryopteris filix-mas, commonly known as Male Fern, is a semi-evergreen fern native to a variety of habitats including deciduous forests, damp shaded areas, and often found under the canopy of trees in Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows to a maximum length of 150 cm (59 in) with an upright habit, forming a single crown per rootstock. The fronds are broadly lance-shaped and deeply divided, contributing to a lush, green appearance throughout the growing season and into winter in milder climates.

Male Fern is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, making it a popular choice for shaded garden areas, woodland plantings, and as a naturalizing species. It provides texture and greenery to shaded gardens and is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It is also used for its ability to hybridize with related species, such as Dryopteris affinis and Dryopteris oreades, which can result in a variety of interesting cultivars. In cultivation, it thrives in part shade to full shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. While it is generally pest and disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from fungal issues in overly wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Fern
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Border Plant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Deciduous forests, damp shaded areas, often found under the canopy of trees

Other Names

Common Names: Male Shield Fern, Male Wood Fern, Male-Fern, Worm Fern, Almindelig Mangeløv, Gewöhnlicher Wurmfarn, Gemeiner Wurmfarn, Kivikkoalvejuuri, Dryoptère Fougère-Mâle, Dryoptéride Fougère-Mâle

Scientific Names: Dryopteris filix-mas, Nephrodium filix-mas var. crenatum, Aspidium filix-mas var. blackwellianum, Dryopteris filix-mas f. filix-mas, Dryopteris filix-mas var. pseudorigida, Filix vulgaris, Lastrea propinqua, Nephrodium nemorale

GBIF Accepted Name: Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott