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Dryopteris affinis Cristata ('The King')

Golden Shield Fern (Golden-scaled Male Fern)

It has regal, dark green fronds with crested tips forming a symmetrical, central crown. It will need winter protection.

  • »  AKA Dryopteris borreri 'Cristata', Dryopteris pseudomas 'Cristata'
  • »  Narrow, dark green fronds with crested tips
  • »  Upright, arching habit
  • »  Tolerates sun better than other dryopteris
  • »  Semi-evergreen

9cm Potted
$14.88
1gal
$25.38
  • Category:Ferns
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:75-100 cm
  • Spread:75-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata'

Dryopteris grows best in a moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. Damaged fronds should be cut out in early spring.