Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris × australis) is a dramatic, clump-forming fern that brings a lush woodland look to shaded gardens. You will get a strong, upright vase of arching fronds that reads as deep green through the growing season and adds structure to mixed shade plantings.

At maturity it typically stands about 48-60 inches tall, with a tidy spread around 24-36 inches. Use it as a specimen in a shady bed, as a repeated accent along a path, or as a backdrop behind smaller shade perennials where you want height without flowers competing for attention.

Grow it in part shade to full shade. You will have the best results in humus-rich, evenly moist soil with good drainage, especially during establishment. Keep the crown from sitting in soggy conditions, and refresh with leaf mold or compost to mimic woodland soil. Provide consistent water in dry spells, and let fallen leaves act as a natural mulch where appropriate.

In late winter or early spring, you can cut away tired fronds before new growth pushes. Once established, it is a reliable choice for shaded borders, under high tree canopies, and other protected sites where you want bold texture with low fuss.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 48-60"
• Spread: 24-36"

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