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Dryopteris erythrosora {24 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

Japanese Shield Fern
(AKA Aspidium e., D. bulligera, D. distantipinna, D. linyingensis, D. oblongipinnula, Japanese Wood Fern, Autumn Fern)
Pronunciation: dry-OP-ter-iss er-ith-roe-SOR-ah Bookmark and Share
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/15/2013.
$136.08 for 1 pack of 24 plants ($5.67 per plant)
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This plant is evergreen in mild climates. Its fronds emerge a bold copper-burgundy; at maturity, these turn green. Dryopteris erythrosora is a dwarf fern that is excellent for borders and mass plantings.

It prefers well drained soil, tolerates drought, has a slow to moderate growth rate, and is good for erosion control.

Dryopteris erythrosora is a species of fern native to eastern Asia (from China and Japan to the Philippines): it grows in light woodland shade on low mountains or hills. It has bipinnate fronds (11-28 inches tall and 5-14 inches broad), with 8-20 pairs of pinnae. D. erythrosora can tolerate drier soil than most ferns, but is best in one that is moist and humus-rich (organic material composed of animal refuse and plant decay). Soil with a pH range of 6.1 to 7.5 is preferable. Avoid middle of the day sunshine, but sun in the morning or late afternoon is fine.
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  • Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) [ Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a "fringe" zone (one of the ends of this range) ]
  • AHS Heat Zone: 9-3
  • Light: Part sun   Shade
  • Growth rate: Moderate
  • Mature height: 18-24"
  • Spread: 16-24"
  • Spacing: 12-24"
  • Tolerant of: Drought, Rabbits
  • pH of Soil: 5.2 - 7.5, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 6.5
  • Grows Under Trees: Pine - Yes, Walnut - Yes, Other - Yes
  • Good for Borders: Yes
  • Good for Erosion Control: Yes
  • Evergreen: Yes
  • Native to the U.S.: Yes
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