A large and vigorous fern with broad fronds up to 3 feet long, bright green in color with scaly, light brown bases. As the fiddlehead (crosiers) unfurl, the scales and fronds are very attractive. A deciduous fern.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Goldie’s Fern
Dryopteris goldieana
Plant Type: Ferns
Native Environment: Forest
Season of Interest:
Main Color: Green
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure

Soil
Moisture
Moderate

Nature Attracting

Wildlife Benefit

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
2 to
3
feet
Spread:
2 to
4
feet
Size
Height: 2 to
3
feet
Spread: 2 to
4
feet
Size
Height: 2 to
3
feet
Spread: 2 to
4
feet
Typical Landscape Use
Would be great to use near a shady water feature.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grows naturally in moist, shaded woodlands, often near water.
Special Features
Special Usage
Ground Cover
Basic Description
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